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Sinai

Mountain and wilderness region associated with the covenant and law.

covenant mountain12 Bible books36 chapters55 verse appearancesAlso known as: Mount Sinai, Horeb, Sina

What and where is this?

Mountain in the southern wilderness — also called Horeb — where sees the burning bush, hears the divine name, and is sent back to Egypt. After the exodus, Israel encamps before it and the Lord descends in fire and cloud to give the Ten Commandments and the covenant law, and Moses ascends to receive the tablets and the pattern of the tabernacle. The golden calf is made and judged at its base. later flees to Horeb and hears the still small voice, and , Hebrews, and Revelation continue to draw on Sinai imagery.

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