סְוֵנֵה

se.ve.nehSyene
hebrewOld TestamentName of a place2 occurrences1 book2 verses
This is the name of the place Syene: Southern border of Egypt, modern-day Aswan.

Definition

(rather to be written סְוֵנָה; for סְוֵן; i.e to Seven); of Egyptian derivation; Seven, a place in Upper Egypt
Traditional renderings: Syene.

Glossary entries

Syene Aswan

Where it occurs

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Occurrences

2 total
  1. Ezekiel 29:10סְוֵנֵ֖ה · to Syene
    …therefore I am against you and against your rivers. I will turn the land of Egypt into a ruin, a desolate wasteland from Migdol to Syene, and as far as the border of Cush.
  2. Ezekiel 30:6סְוֵנֵ֗ה · to Syene
    For this is what the LORD says: The allies of Egypt will fall, and her proud strength will collapse. From Migdol to Syene they will fall by the sword within her, declares the Lord GOD.