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Pelusium

Pelusium, also known as Sin, was an important Egyptian city mentioned in Ezekiel's prophecy against Egypt.
PlaceOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A location first mentioned at Ezekiel 30:15; only referred to as Pelusium (סִין).

Location

Identified as
Tell el Farama
Certainty
Widely agreed (100% of scholarship)
Coordinates
31.043° N, 32.546° E
Pelusium
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Glossary entries

Pelusium Sin (Place)

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Ezekiel 30:15
    I will pour out My wrath on Pelusium, the stronghold of Egypt, and cut off the crowds of Thebes.
  2. Ezekiel 30:16
    I will set fire to Egypt, Pelusium will writhe in anguish, Thebes will be split open, and Memphis will face daily distress.