red sea

• بحر ضيق يقع بين أفريقيا وشبه الجزيرة العربية، ويشتهر بثراء عالمه البحري وشعابه المرجانية. وهو اسم علم يدل على مكان جغرافي محدد.

A narrow sea located between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, known for its rich marine life and coral reefs. It is a proper noun referring to a specific geographical location.

1. Geographic body of waterB1formal

   A narrow sea located between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, connected to the Indian Ocean.

   البحر الأحمر

   • The Red Sea is famous for its coral reefs and marine life.
   • Many tourists go diving in the Red Sea.
   • The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.

2. Biblical referenceB1formal

   In the Bible, the body of water that the Israelites crossed when fleeing from Egypt, which parted miraculously.

   البحر الأحمر

   • According to the Bible, Moses parted the Red Sea.
   • The crossing of the Red Sea is a key event in the Exodus story.
   • The Israelites walked through the Red Sea on dry ground.