Strong's Lexicon Sini: Sinites Original Word: סִינִי Word Origin: Derived from סִין (Sin), referring to a region or people group. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Sini" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific reference to a Canaanite tribe. Usage: The term "Sini" refers to the descendants of Sin, a Canaanite tribe mentioned in the genealogies of the nations. The Sinites are listed among the sons of Canaan, indicating their place within the broader Canaanite family. Cultural and Historical Background: The Sinites were one of the many tribes that inhabited the land of Canaan before the Israelite conquest. The Canaanites were known for their diverse cultures and practices, often characterized by polytheistic worship and city-state governance. The Sinites, like other Canaanite tribes, would have been part of this complex cultural and religious landscape. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a Canaanite people NASB Translation Sinite (1), Sinites (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs סִינִי adjective, of a people only with article = substantive Genesis 10:17 = 1 Chronicles 1:15 a Canaanite people, in north, ᵐ5 τὸν Ἀσενναῖον; compare city Siânu, 'on shore of sea,' in Assyrian inscription DlPa 282, Σιννᾶν (accusative) in possession of those holding Lebanon Straboxvi. 2. 8 (see DiGn). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Sinite From an otherwise unknown name of a man; a Sinite, or descendant of one of the sons of Canaan -- Sinite. Forms and Transliterations הַסִּינִֽי׃ הסיני׃ has·sî·nî hassiNi hassînîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 10:17 HEB: הַֽעַרְקִ֖י וְאֶת־ הַסִּינִֽי׃ NAS: and the Arkite and the Sinite KJV: and the Arkite, and the Sinite, INT: and the Hivite and the Arkite and the Sinite 1 Chronicles 1:15 2 Occurrences |
|
