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Sinim
Open directlySmith's Bible Dictionary · 1863
a people noticed in (Isaiah 49:12) as living at the extremity of the known world. They may be identified with the classical Sinoe, the inhabitants of the southern part of China.
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Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
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.
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Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary · 1869
south country,
Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
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.