שׁוּנִ֣י
𐤔𐤅𐤍𐤉
Shuni
Shuni
Shuni — a proper masculine noun referring to a specific individual, identified as a son of Gad and founder of the Shunite clan among the Israelite tribes. The term itself designates a personal name within genealogical lists, not a common noun. The derived gentilic form refers to the descendants or members of the clan associated with this ancestor.
Genesis 46:16 · Word #5
Lexicon H7764
| Lemma | שׁוּנִי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤅𐤍𐤉 |
| Transliteration | Shuni |
| Strong's | H7764 |
| Definition | Shuni — a proper masculine noun referring to a specific individual, identified as a son of Gad and founder of the Shunite clan among the Israelite tribes. The term itself designates a personal name within genealogical lists, not a common noun. The derived gentilic form refers to the descendants or members of the clan associated with this ancestor. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Shuni |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7764-02
Shuni
| Morphological Notes | Proper masculine singular noun (personal name). |
| Rendering Rationale | This form is a proper masculine personal name. Because the underlying root meaning is uncertain and unattested in active usage, the most faithful rendering preserves it as a transliterated personal designation rather than imposing a speculative meaning. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Shuni
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: to Shuni |