The meaning of “מִדְיָנִי”
Understanding Midyânîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
patronymical or patrial from מִדְיָן Midianite. Compare מְדָנִי. - § Midianite = see Midian "strife" - a Midjanite or de...
מִדְיָנִי
patronymical or patrial from מִדְיָן Midianite. Compare מְדָנִי. - § Midianite = see Midian "strife" - a Midjanite or descendant (native) of Midjan 1) a member of the tribe of Midian 2) an inhabitant of the land of Midian
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 37:28 | “Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt.” Word: מִדְיָנִי (Midyânîy) | |
| Numbers 25:15 | “And the name of the Midianitish woman that was slain was Cozbi, the daughter of Zur; he was head over a people, and of a chief house in Midian.” Word: מִדְיָנִי (Midyânîy) |