צִן֙
𐤑𐤍
Tsin
Zin
A geographical term denoting a dry, rocky region or wilderness characterized by crags, likely south of Canaan, bordering the Negev and Edom; most often used as a proper place name — 'the Wilderness of Tsin' (צִן) in biblical texts, marking a desert region traversed by the Israelites during their journeys.
Numbers 20:1 · Word #7
Lexicon H6790
| Lemma | צִן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤍 |
| Transliteration | Tsin |
| Strong's | H6790 |
| Definition | A geographical term denoting a dry, rocky region or wilderness characterized by crags, likely south of Canaan, bordering the Negev and Edom; most often used as a proper place name — 'the Wilderness of Tsin' (צִן) in biblical texts, marking a desert region traversed by the Israelites during their journeys. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Zin |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6790-01
Tsin
| Morphological Notes | Noun, proper name (place), singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term functions as a proper geographical name designating a rocky wilderness region. As a toponym with uncertain root meaning, it is best preserved by transliteration while retaining its identity as a specific desert area. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Tsin
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Tsin |