Real VoicesReal Voices
← Encyclopedia A–Z

Encyclopedia entry

Chiun

Occurs only in Amos 5:26 (R.V. marg., “shrine”). The LXX. translated the word by Rhephan, which became corrupted into Remphan, as used by Stephen (Acts 7:43; but R.V., “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.

Also from Smith's (1884) +

(a statue, perhaps of Saturn), an idol made by the Israelites in the wilderness. [Remphan]

In the Bible

1

Verses where Chiun is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Amos 5:26

    You have taken along Sakkuth your king and Kaiwan your star god, the idols you made for yourselves.

Scripture on Chiun

2

Entries that reference Chiun

1

Chiun references

5

Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

Public-domain text. Modernized only where archaic spelling impedes reading; original facts preserved. Verify against an authoritative modern reference before quoting.