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Nun

Nun in the Bible — father of Joshua (EXO 33:11). Nun belonged to the tribe of Ephraim. Referenced in 4 scripture passages.

Name meaning: same as Non

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Gender
male
Tribe
Ephraim
Scripture References
4 references
Known Names
2 names
Relationships
2 connections

Names & Labels (2)

Nunproper name
Hebrew
נוּן֙
Transliteration
nun
Meaning
fish hence fertile, productive
Greek
Ναυη
Reference
EXO 33:11
Strong's
H5126
Nonproper name
Hebrew
נוֹן
Transliteration
non
Meaning
fish hence fertile, productive
Greek
Νουμ
Reference
1CH 7:27
Strong's
H5126

Family & Relationships (2)

father

Joshua(EXO 33:11)

descendant

Ephraim(NUM 13:8)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Nun in the Bible?

Nun is described in the Bible as father of Joshua (EXO 33:11). Nun belonged to the tribe of Ephraim.

What does the name Nun mean?

The name Nun means “same as Non” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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