The meaning of “גּוּנִי”
Understanding Gûwnîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from גָּנַן; protected Guni. - § Guni = "my defender (?)" - Guni, the name of two Israelites 1) a son of Naphta...
גּוּנִי
probably from גָּנַן; protected Guni. - § Guni = "my defender (?)" - Guni, the name of two Israelites 1) a son of Naphtali and founder of the family of Gunites 2) a descendant of Gad
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 46:24 | “And the sons of Naphtali; Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem.” Word: גּוּנִי (Gûwnîy) | |
| Numbers 26:48 | “Of the sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites: of Guni, the family of the Gunites:” Word: גּוּנִי (Gûwnîy) | |
| 1 Chronicles 5:15 | “Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of the house of their fathers.” Word: גּוּנִי (Gûwnîy) | |
| 1 Chronicles 7:13 | “The sons of Naphtali; Jahziel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shallum, the sons of Bilhah.” Word: גּוּנִי (Gûwnîy) |