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  1. Shinar - Wikipedia

    Shin’ar[a] is the name for the southern region of Mesopotamia used by the Hebrew Bible. Hebrew שנער Šinʿār is equivalent to the Egyptian Sngr and Hittite Šanḫar (a), all referring to southern …

  2. Topical Bible: Shinar

    Shinar is a region mentioned in the Bible, often associated with the early post-Flood civilizations. It is traditionally identified with the southern part of Mesopotamia, encompassing the area of …

  3. What is the significance of the land of Shinar in the Bible ...

    Jan 4, 2022 · In Shinar, the wickedness would eventually be freed and even worshiped (cf. Revelation 17). Shinar is associated with the wicked worship of false gods, and in the end …

  4. Shinar - Encyclopedia of The Bible - Bible Gateway

    SHINAR shīn’ är (שִׁנְעָֽר; Σεναάρ, Σενναρ). A designation for the land of Babylonia. I. Use. Shinar was used early to describe the land which included the cities of Babel (Babylon), Erech …

  5. What is the Land of Shinar and Where is it Located?

    Mar 21, 2025 · Shinar is simply a Hebrew corruption of the Akkadian word. It literally translates to "country of two rivers" which could only mean the Tigris and Euphrates when taking into …

  6. Shinar in Ancient Mesopotamia - World History Edu

    Nov 21, 2024 · Shinar, known in Hebrew as Šinʿār (שִׁנְעָר), is a term found in the Hebrew Bible that refers to the southern region of Mesopotamia, encompassing areas central to early …

  7. SHINAR - JewishEncyclopedia.com

    It is clear from Gen. x. 10 (J) that Shinar was the Hebrew name of a land which included both Babylon and Erech, i.e., both northern and southern Babylonia. Gen. xiv. 1, if Amraphel is …

  8. Shinar | Encyclopedia.com

    SHINAR (Heb. ????????), place-name referring to *Mesopotamia, the area once termed Sumer and Akkad. In Genesis 10:10 the name Shinar as a geographical name appears alongside the …

  9. What the Bible Says About the Meaning of Shinar

    Shinar, as referenced in the Bible, particularly in Genesis 10:10 and Genesis 11:2, serves as a significant backdrop for the unfolding of early human civilization. It is often identified with …

  10. Shinar: Geographic, Historical, and Biblical Perspectives

    Jul 29, 2024 · Shinar, often identified with the southern region of Mesopotamia, encompasses the fertile plains between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. This area, known for its rich alluvial soil, …