Who was Sinai?

Received the Ten Commandments

The story of Sinai

Sinai - Prophet.
Sinai - Prophet.
Prophet.

Sinai is a biblical figure best known for being the location of the Ten Commandments. According to the Bible, Sinai is the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God. It is also the place where the Israelites camped during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. Sinai is not a person, but rather a mountain located in the Sinai Peninsula, which is part of modern-day Egypt. The mountain is believed to have been the site of the biblical Mount Sinai, where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God. The mountain is also the place where the Israelites camped during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. Sinai is an important figure in the Bible, as it is the place where God gave Moses the Ten Commandments. The Ten Commandments are a set of laws that are still followed by many people today. They are seen as the foundation of the Judeo-Christian faith. Sinai does not have any parents or siblings, as it is a mountain. It is best known for being the location of the Ten Commandments, and for being the place where the Israelites camped during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land.

Name meaning

Bush

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Prophet.

First mention

Exodus 16:1

Appearances in the Bible

36 mentions

Sinai in the Bible

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Exodus

Chapter 16

Manna for the Israelites

God provides manna and quail for the Israelites to eat in the wilderness.

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Exodus

Chapter 19

Arrival at Mount Sinai

God tells the Israelites to prepare for his arrival on Mount Sinai and gives them instructions for building the tabernac...

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Exodus

Chapter 24

The Covenant Confirmed

Moses, Aaron, and the seventy elders of Israel go up the mountain to worship God and see him.

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Exodus

Chapter 31

The Skilled Craftsmen

Instructions for the Sabbath and for the craftsmen who will make the tabernacle and its furnishings.

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Exodus

Chapter 34

The Renewal of the Covenant

Moses receives a new set of tablets and God reiterates the Ten Commandments.

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Leviticus

Chapter 7

The Law of the Grain Offering

God gives instructions for the peace offering, including how the priests are to prepare and present the offering, and ho...

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Leviticus

Chapter 25

The Year of Jubilee

God gives instructions for the Sabbath year and the Year of Jubilee, including the release of debts and the return of pr...

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Leviticus

Chapter 26

Blessings for Obedience and Curses for Disobedience

God promises blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience.

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Leviticus

Chapter 27

Vows and Dedications

God gives laws for the consecration and redemption of property, including houses and fields.

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Numbers

Chapter 1

The Census of the Israelites

A census is taken of the Israelites, and the organization of the tribes is outlined.

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Numbers

Chapter 3

The Levites

A second census is taken of the Levites, and their duties in serving the Tabernacle are outlined.

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Numbers

Chapter 9

The Second Passover

God commands the Israelites to keep the Passover, even if they are ceremonially unclean.

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Numbers

Chapter 10

The Silver Trumpets

God commands the Israelites to make two silver trumpets for signaling and for calling the assembly.

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Numbers

Chapter 26

The Census of the Israelites

A second census is taken of the Israelites and the land is apportioned among the tribes.

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Numbers

Chapter 28

The Offerings of the Israelites

God commands the Israelites to offer daily, weekly, and annual burnt offerings, grain offerings and peace offerings.

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Numbers

Chapter 33

The Journey of the Israelites

God commands the Israelites to drive out the inhabitants of the land of Canaan and to divide the land among the tribes.

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Deuteronomy

Chapter 33

The Blessing of Moses

Moses blesses the Israelite tribes, pronouncing a special blessing on each of them.

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Judges

Chapter 5

The Song of Deborah

Deborah and Barak sing a song of victory and praise God.

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Nehemiah

Chapter 9

The People's Response to the Law

The response of the people to the reading of the law, including their confession of sin and their commitment to obedienc...

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Galatians

Chapter 4

Adoption as Sons

Paul contrasts the difference between slavery to the law and adoption as sons of God through faith in Jesus Christ. He e...

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Psalms

Chapter 68

A Song of Victory and Praise

Psalm 68 is a celebration of God's power and justice. It begins with a call for God to rise up and scatter His enemies, ...

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