Sinai
//ˈsaɪˌnaɪ// name
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 A peninsula in eastern Egypt, and the only part of the country located in Asia.
- 2 A mountain in Sinai Peninsula; the location where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments from God.
Example
More examples"The newly redeemed nation of Israel experienced Passover through Pentecost from leaving Egypt, their place of bondage, up to receiving the covenant from God at Sinai."
Etymology
From Vulgate Latin Sinai, from Ancient Greek Σινάι (Sinái), from Hebrew סִינַי (Sináy).
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