Bible Dictionary
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Sinaiticus codex
Scripture - Both
The Sinaiticus Codex is an ancient Greek manuscript containing substantial portions of the Old Testament and a nearly complete New Testament, along with early Christian writings. It is generally dated to the fourth century.
SINEW
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
A sinew is a tendon or tough band connecting muscle and bone. Scripture uses the term literally for the body and figuratively for stubbornness, as in an “iron sinew.”
SINGLE, EYE
Christian Life - New Testament
Jesus’ teaching about the single eye contrasts spiritual clarity with inward darkness. A sound or undivided outlook is associated with light, while an evil or covetous outlook leaves a person spiritually dark.
Sinim
People & Groups - Old Testament
Sinim is a people mentioned in Isaiah as living at the distant extremity of the known world. Its exact identification is uncertain; it has been associated with regions as distant as China.
SINIM, LAND OF
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The land of Sinim is named in Isaiah as a distant land from which God’s scattered people would return. Its precise location is uncertain, though the eastern regions, possibly including China, have been suggested.
Sinim, The land of
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The land of Sinim is the distant country or region mentioned in Isaiah 49:12, whose precise location is uncertain. It has been variously associated with China or Phoenicia.
Sinite
People & Groups - Old Testament
A Sinite was a member of a Canaanite tribe descended from Canaan and associated with the region near Arka in northern Lebanon.
SINITES
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Sinites were a Canaanite people listed among the descendants of Canaan. Their exact location is uncertain, though an ancient site near Arka at the foot of Lebanon has been proposed.
SINLESSNESS
Doctrine & Theology - Both
Sinlessness is perfect freedom from sin. Scripture presents Jesus Christ as completely sinless, while believers, though renewed and enabled to overcome evil by God’s grace, must not claim flawless purity in this life.
Sion
Places & Geography - Both
Sion is a name used for Mount Hermon in Deuteronomy 4:48 and is also the Greek form of Zion in the New Testament.
Siphmoth
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Siphmoth was a town in southern Judah where David had supporters and to which he sent gifts from Ziklag. Its exact site has not been identified.
Sippai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Sippai, also called Saph, was one of the Rephaim, or giant warriors, whom Sibbechai killed in battle.
SIR
Jewish Life & Customs - Both
“Sir” is a respectful form of address translated from words meaning lord or man. In the New Testament it commonly renders a courteous address to another person, and sometimes carries the fuller sense of “Lord.”
Sirach
People & Groups - Inter-testament
Sirach was the father of Jesus, or Joshua, who wrote the Hebrew original of the book later known as Ecclesiasticus.
Sirah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Sirah was a well near Hebron from which Joab’s messenger brought Abner back to Jerusalem, leading to Abner’s death. It was apparently located on the northern road from Hebron.
SIRAH, WELL OF
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The well of Sirah was the place from which Abner was summoned back to Hebron, where he was killed. Its exact location is uncertain, though springs or cisterns near Hebron have been suggested.
Sirion
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Sirion was the Sidonian name for Mount Hermon. The name appears in Deuteronomy and, in a slightly different form, in Psalm 29.
Sisamai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Sisamai was a descendant of Sheshan in the line of Jerahmeel.
Sisera
People & Groups - Old Testament
Sisera was the commander of Jabin’s army who was defeated by Barak and Deborah. He fled to Jael’s tent and was killed there; a later family of temple servants also bore the name.
SISMAI
People & Groups - Old Testament
Sismai was a Judahite descended from the daughter of Sheshan and her Egyptian servant Jarha. He appears in the genealogical records of Judah.
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