5515. Sinim

Lexicon

Sinim: Sinim

Original Word: סִינִים
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: Ciyniym
Pronunciation: see-NEEM
Phonetic Spelling: (see-neem')
Definition: Sinim
Meaning: Sinim

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Sinim

Plural of an otherwise unknown name; Sinim, a distant Oriental region -- Sinim.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertainder.
Definition
inhab. of unc. location
NASB Translation
Sinim (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

סְוֵנִים adjective, of a people plural Syenites, so (or סְוָנִים) read probably for סִינִים (q. v.) Isaiah 49:12.

סִינִים adjective, of a people plural = substantive; ׳אֶרֶץ ס Isaiah 49:12, identification with Chinese by Thes^948-950 De Che^Comm. and others; but see see Richthofen^{China i. 436 f., 504}, reviewed by Yule^{Acad. xiii. 339}; Di Du; T. de Lacouperie^{BOR i. 45 ff., 183 ff.}, who thinks of Šina, at foot of Hindu Kush, but unlikely; read probably סְוֵנִים (or סְוָנִים), so Che^{Intr. Is. 275}, and Hpt., compare already JDMich.

סִיס Jeremiah 8:7 Qr see I. סוּס.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root סִין (Sin), which is not further defined in the Hebrew Bible.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew term סִינִים (Sinim) as it is a unique proper noun found in the Hebrew text of the Old Testament.

Usage: The term "Sinim" appears in the Hebrew Bible in the book of Isaiah, specifically in Isaiah 49:12. It is used to describe a distant place from which the dispersed people of Israel will return.

Context: • Biblical Context: In Isaiah 49:12, the prophet Isaiah speaks of the return of the exiles from various distant lands. The verse reads: "Behold, they will come from far away, from the north and from the west, and from the land of Sinim." This passage is part of a larger prophecy concerning the restoration and gathering of Israel.
• Geographical Identification: The exact location of Sinim is debated among scholars. Some suggest it may refer to a region in the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula, while others propose it could be linked to regions as far as China, given the phonetic similarity to the Latin "Sinae" or "Sinai," which were ancient names for China. However, there is no definitive evidence to confirm these identifications.
• Historical and Cultural Significance: The mention of Sinim in Isaiah highlights the universal scope of God's promise to gather His people from the ends of the earth. It underscores the inclusivity of the divine plan and the far-reaching impact of God's covenant with Israel.
• Theological Implications: The reference to Sinim serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty over all nations and His ability to fulfill His promises regardless of geographical or cultural boundaries. It emphasizes the hope and assurance of restoration for the people of Israel.

Forms and Transliterations

סִינִֽים׃ סינים׃ sî·nîm siNim sînîm

Englishman's Concordance

Isaiah 49:12
HEB: וְאֵ֖לֶּה מֵאֶ֥רֶץ סִינִֽים׃
NAS: And these from the land of Sinim.
KJV: and these from the land of Sinim.
INT: and these the land of Sinim

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5515
1 Occurrence

sî·nîm — 1 Occ.