Which body of water is frequently referred to as the 'Red Sea' in the Hebrew text (Yam Suph)?
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Correct answer: Sea of Reeds
The Hebrew name 'Yam Suph' literally translates to 'Sea of Reeds.' While traditionally called the Red Sea, scholars often debate whether it refers to the Gulf of Suez, the Gulf of Aqaba, or marshy lakes.
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