Chiun (Easton)

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Occurs only in Amos 5:26 (RSV marg., 'shrine'). The LXX. translated the word by Rhephan, which became corrupted into Remphan, as used by Stephen ( Acts 7:43; but RSV, 'Rephan'). Probably the planet Saturn is intended by the name. Astrologers represented this planet as baleful in its influences, and"> StudyL ı ght .org Plug in, Turn on and Be En light ened! Not Yet a Member? Click to Sign Up Now! --> --> Bible Study Tools Lang uage Tools Study Lib rary Hist orical Writings Pas toral Resources Per sonal Resources Site Resources Lectionary Calendar Saturday, June 6th, 2026 the Week of Proper 4 / Ordinary 9 video advertismenet advertisement advertisement advertisement Attention! Take your personal ministry to the Next Level by helping StudyLight build churches and supporting pastors in Uganda. Click here to join the effort! Home » Bible Dictionaries » Easton's Bible Dictionary » Letter C Bible Dictionaries Chiun Easton's Bible Dictionary Search for… Enter query below: or A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z Prev Entry Chittim Next Entry Chloe Resource Toolbox Print Article Additional Links Concordances Nave Topical Bible Chiun Dictionaries American Tract Society Chiun Easton's Bible Dictionary Chiun Fausset Bible Dictionary Chiun Holman Bible Dictionary Chiun Hastings' BibleDictionary Chiun Morrish Bible Dictionary Chiun People's Bible Dictionary Chiun Smith Bible Dictionary Chiun Encyclopedias International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Chiun (1) Chiun (2) Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia Chiun McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia Chiun The Jewish Encyclopedia Chiun Lexicons כִּיוּּן Occurs only in Amos 5:26 (RSV marg., "shrine"). The LXX. translated the word by Rhephan, which became corrupted into Remphan, as used by Stephen ( Acts 7:43 ; but RSV, "Rephan"). Probably the planet Saturn is intended by the name. Astrologers represented this planet as baleful in its influences, and hence the Phoenicians offered to it human sacrifices, especially children.

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• part_of source-manifest/easton — Easton's Bible Dictionary (PD)