Chinese
/chahy-NEEZ/
Summary
The people of China, believed by some scholars to be referenced in Isaiah's prophecy of peoples coming to God from distant lands, including 'the land of Sinim.'
☩Biblical Reference
Some scholars identify 'the land of Sinim' in Isaiah's prophecy with China, based on the similarity to ancient names for China. The passage envisions peoples coming from far distances—north, west, and from Sinim—to worship the God of Israel in the last days.
Key verses:Isaiah 49:12
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