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The meaning of “לִבְנִי”

Understanding Libnîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

Libni. - § Libni = "white" - Libni, an Israelite 1) the eldest son of Gershon and grandson of Levi

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לִבְנִי

Phoneticlib-nee'
TransliterationLibnîy
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Libni. - § Libni = "white" - Libni, an Israelite 1) the eldest son of Gershon and grandson of Levi

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

5 total references
ReferenceText
Exodus 6:17

“The sons of Gershon; Libni, and Shimi, according to their families.”

Word: לִבְנִי (Libnîy)
Numbers 3:18

“And these are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families; Libni, and Shimei.”

Word: לִבְנִי (Libnîy)
1 Chronicles 6:17

“And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei.”

Word: לִבְנִי (Libnîy)
1 Chronicles 6:20

“Of Gershom; Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,”

Word: לִבְנִי (Libnîy)
1 Chronicles 6:29

“The sons of Merari; Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzza his son,”

Word: לִבְנִי (Libnîy)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
5x
Most Frequent Book
1 Chronicles
Book Distribution

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