And he and his descendants are said to have inhabited “the isles of the Gentiles”. “Tharshish” was a Grandson of Japheth, son of Noah(Gen 10:2,4).There are several reasons to believe that Sri Lanka could be the Biblical Tharshish. The city of Galle, which is a historical site (with UNESCO World Heritage listing) occupied by the Dutch in the 1700’s is also the place identified as the “Tharshish” in the Old Testament according to folklore. The Scriptures inform us of King Solomon engaging in trade with a distant country called “Tharshish”(1Kin 10:22). Why would God create one of the most aromatic Spices in the world, in this small island and then specify it’s usage in the Anointing Oil used inside the Tabernacle?Ĭould the “Tharshish” in the Old Testament be “Sri Lanka”? Furthermore, both the Book of Proverbs and the Songs of Solomon record “Cinnamon”(Pro 7:17, Son 4:14) leading us to believe that King Solomon also would have engaged in the purchase of Cinnamon, using his trade ships. It is very interesting to note that both Cassia and Cinnamon are specified in Exo 30:23,24 Leading us to believe that there had to be trade of Cinnamon happening at the time of Moses (1500BC approx). While most Cinnamon variants are known as “Cassia”, True Cinnamon is native to Sri Lanka.
In Exo 30:22-29, God Almighty instructs Moses on the productions of the Anointing Oil to be used in the Tabernacle, specifying the use of Cinnamon. This belief of mine has got strengthened in the last few months by some interesting facts I learned both through Historical documents and God’s Word about our little island nation, Sri Lanka.Ĭinnamon and its use in the Old Testament However bad it is, or can get, I still believe we have been placed there for a reason. I believe God has placed us in our own individual countries for a reason. But there could be an equal amount of reasons to stay. I would not dismiss the fact that there are lots of reasons for a person to think this way. Others dream of migrating to other countries in search of better living standards. Most people see no place for themselves in Sri Lanka. Since of late, with corruption running rampant, there has been a trend where Sri Lankans have started looking out into the world. With all of the things that have happened in this little island nation, Sri Lankans (at least the ones living in the rural areas) are still known for their warm smiles and hospitality. Formerly known as Taprobane, Serendib and Ceylon, this little island has been a base point in ancient trade routes and have been occupied by the Portuguese, Dutch & the British as well as been entangled in a civil war for two decades in the recent past. Sri Lanka, the island known as “the Pearl of the Indian Ocean” because of it’s natural beauty and it’s rich biodiversity, is truly a country of many wonders that scores of tourists can attest to.
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