Strong's Lexicon
Unni: Unni
Original Word:עֻנִּי
Part of Speech:Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration:`Unniy
Pronunciation:OON-nee
Phonetic Spelling:(oon-nee')
Definition:Unni
Meaning:Unni
Word Origin:Derived from the Hebrew root עָנָה (anah), meaning "to answer" or "to respond."
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Unni, as it is a specific Hebrew personal name. However, the concept of answering or responding in a liturgical context can be related to Greek terms like ἀποκρίνομαι (apokrinomai - to answer) or λειτουργία (leitourgia - service, ministry).
Usage:The name "Unni" is used in the Bible as a proper noun referring to a specific individual. It is a personal name that appears in the context of the Levitical genealogies and duties.
Cultural and Historical Background:In ancient Israel, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of the individual's character or role. The Levites were a tribe set apart for religious duties, including temple service and music. The name Unni, derived from a root meaning "to answer," may suggest a role in responding or participating in worship, possibly through music or liturgical responses.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originof uncertain derivation
Definitiontwo Levites
NASB TranslationUnni (3).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
Kt see . see I. . below,
(√ of following; Köii. 1, 38 compare Arabic
turn aside, whence [from movements]
goat, compare Assyrianenzu; Syriac
, construct
; also
;
goat-herd; Phoenician Palmyrene ; Late Hebrew (rare)).
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1 Chronicles 15:18,20, ,L .
Nehemiah 12:9 Qr (Kt ), () .
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Unni
Fromanah; afflicted; Unni, the name of two Israelites -- Unni.
see HEBREWanah
Forms and Transliterations
וְעֻנִּ֡י וְעֻנִּ֣י וְעֻנִּ֧י ועני veunNi wə‘unnî wə·‘un·nî
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