Sinites
Peopleâš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
A Canaanite people mentioned in Genesis 10:17 and 1 Chronicles 1:15, with uncertain identification.
What is the meaning of Sinites in the Bible?
A Canaanite people mentioned in Genesis 10:17 and 1 Chronicles 1:15, with uncertain identification.
SIGNIFICANCE
The mention of Sinites provides insight into the diverse populations that inhabited Canaan during biblical times.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Sinites reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Sinites in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Sinites clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Genesis 10:171 Chronicles 1:15
Source Attribution & Provenance
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.
How to Cite This Entry
"Sinites." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/sinites/