Meaning
The wilderness of Sin is a wilderness region between Elim and Sinai.
The meaning of the place name Sin is uncertain.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, the wilderness of Sin was the region between Elim and Sinai where the children of Israel arrived during their journey from Egypt.
There the congregation murmured because of a lack of food, and God provided manna and quail.
Key References
- Exodus 16:1-36
- Numbers 33:10-11
Related Terms
- Israel
- Moses
- Elim
- Sinai
- Manna
- Quail