Sin-money
SIN-MONEY, money sent by persons at a distance, with which to buy the required offerings, 2 Kgs 12:16; and, as there was usually some surplus, it was the perquisite of the priest, and was called "sin…
Sin-offering
(Heb. hattath), the law of, is given in detail in Lev. 4-6:13; 9:7-11, 22-24; 12:6-8; 15:2, 14, 25-30; 14:19, 31; Num. 6:10-14. On the day of Atonement it was made with special solemnity (Lev. 16:5, …
Sin-offerings
SIN-OF'FERINGS. Num 18:9. See Offering.
Sina
SI'NA, the Greek form of "Sinai." Acts 7:30, Acts 7:38.
Sina, Mount
the Greek form of the well-known name Sinai. (Acts 7:30,38)
Sinai
Of Sin (the moon god), called also Horeb, the name of the mountain district which was reached by the Hebrews in the third month after the Exodus. Here they remained encamped for about a whole year. T…
Sinai, Or Sinai
(thorny). Nearly in the centre of the peninsula which stretches between the horns of the Red Sea lies a wedge of granite, grunstein and porphyry rocks rising to between 8000 and 9000 feet above the s…
Sinaiticus Codex
Usually designated by the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet, is one of the most valuable of ancient MSS. of the Greek New Testament. On the occasion of a third visit to the convent of St. Catherine…
Sincerity
SINCERITY stands opposed to dissimulation or hypocrisy, and implies the entire correspondence of the heart with the expressions of the lips. 2 Cor 1:12. The original word refers to the bright and pen…
Sinim, The Land Of
(Isa. 49:12), supposed by some to mean China, but more probably Phoenicia (Gen. 10:17) is intended.
Sinim.
SI'NIM. This geographical term occurs only once in the Bible, in Isa 49:12. The country meant is generally considered to be China, though some would leave it an open question.
Sinite,
SIN'ITE, a tribe descended from Canaan. Gen 10:17; 1 Chr 1:15.
Sinon
a breast-plate; deliverance
Sion
Elevated. (1.) Denotes Mount Hermon in Deut. 4:48; called Sirion by the Sidonians, and by the Amorites Shenir (Deut. 3:9). (See HERMON.) (2.) The Greek form of Zion (q.v.) in Matt. 21:5; John 12:15.
Siphmoth
Fruitful places, some unknown place in the south, where David found friends when he fled from Saul (1 Sam. 30:28).
Sippai
(threshold), Saph, one of the sons of Rephaim, or “the giants,” slain by Sibbechai at Gezer. (1 Chronicles 20:4) (B.C. about 1050.)
Sirach
the father of Jesus (Joshua), the writer of the Hebrew original of the book of Ecclesiasticus. (B.C. 310-220.)
Sirah
Retiring, a well from which Joab’s messenger brought back Abner (2 Sam. 3:26). It is now called ‘Ain Sarah, and is situated about a mile from Hebron, on the road to the north.
Sirah, The Well Of
SI'RAH, THE WELL OF (retreat), the place from which Abner was recalled by Joab, who put him to death at Hebron. 2 Sam 8:26. It is now called 'Ain Sarah, a spring about 1 mile from Hebron, and a littl…
Sirion
A breastplate, the Sidonian name of Hermon (q.v.), Deut. 3:9; Ps. 29:6.
Sisamai
a descendant of Sheshan in the line of Jerahmeel. (1 Chronicles 2:40) (B.C. about 1450.)
Sisera
(Egypt. Ses-Ra, “servant of Ra”). (1.) The captain of Jabin’s army (Judg. 4:2), which was routed and destroyed by the army of Barak on the plain of Esdraelon. After all was lost he fled to the settle…
Sisters
SIS'TER'S SON. In Col 4:10 the term should be "cousin." In biblical usage, this word is not limited to our sense, but, like "mother," "father," "son," "daughter," has a far wider application. Thus, i…
Sisters Son
SIS'TER'S SON. In Col 4:10 the term should be "cousin." In biblical usage, this word is not limited to our sense, but, like "mother," "father," "son," "daughter," has a far wider application. Thus, i…
Sitnah
Strife, the second of the two wells dug by Isaac, whose servants here contended with the Philistines (Gen. 26:21). It has been identified with the modern Shutneh, in the valley of Gerar, to the west …
Sitting
The attitude generally assumed in Palestine by those who were engaged in any kind of work. “The carpenter saws, planes, and hews with his hand-adze, sitting on the ground or upon the plank he is plan…
Situation And Extent.
II. Situation and Extent. — Jerusalem is situated near the summit of the range of mountains which forms the water-shed between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea, and which has been called the "backb…
Sivan.
SI'VAN. Esth 8:9. See Month.
Skin, Coats Made Of
(Gen. 3:21). Skins of rams and badgers were used as a covering for the tabernacle (Ex. 25:5; Num. 4:8-14).
Skins
SKINS. Heb 11:37. See Clothing.