Topical Encyclopedia
Introduction:Non, also spelled Nun, is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament. He is primarily recognized as the father of Joshua, the successor of Moses and a prominent leader of the Israelites. Non's lineage is significant in the context of Israel's history, as it connects to the tribe of Ephraim, one of the tribes of Israel.
Biblical References:Non is mentioned in several passages within the Old Testament, primarily in genealogical contexts. The most notable references include:
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1 Chronicles 7:27 : "Nun his son, and Joshua his son." This verse is part of a genealogical record that traces the lineage of the tribe of Ephraim, highlighting Non as the father of Joshua.
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Exodus 33:11 : "Thus the LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young aide Joshua son of Nun did not leave the tent." This passage underscores Joshua's close association with Moses and his role as an aide, emphasizing his lineage as the son of Non.
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Numbers 13:8 : "from the tribe of Ephraim, Hoshea son of Nun." This verse is part of the account where Moses sends spies to explore the land of Canaan. Hoshea, later known as Joshua, is identified as the son of Non from the tribe of Ephraim.
Historical and Theological Significance:Non's significance in the biblical narrative is primarily through his son, Joshua. As the father of Joshua, Non is part of the lineage that leads to one of Israel's most important leaders. Joshua is renowned for leading the Israelites into the Promised Land after Moses' death, a pivotal moment in Israel's history.
The tribe of Ephraim, to which Non belongs, holds a prominent place among the tribes of Israel. Ephraim was one of the two sons of Joseph, and the tribe is often associated with leadership and strength. Non's connection to this tribe further emphasizes the importance of his lineage.
Cultural and Genealogical Context:In the cultural context of the Old Testament, genealogies were crucial for establishing identity, inheritance, and tribal affiliation. Non's mention in the genealogical records serves to affirm Joshua's rightful place within the tribe of Ephraim and his role in the unfolding narrative of Israel's history.
Conclusion:While Non himself does not play a direct role in the biblical events, his mention as the father of Joshua places him within the broader tapestry of Israel's history. His lineage through the tribe of Ephraim underscores the continuity of God's promises to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and highlights the importance of family and tribal connections in the biblical narrative.
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
Nonposterity; a fish; eternal
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Non(fish). Nun, the father of Joshua. (1 Chronicles 7:27)
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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a.) No; not. See No.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
NONnon (non):1 Chronicles 7:27 the King James Version and the Revised Version margin.
SeeNUN.
Greek
1482. ethnikos -- national, foreign, ie spec. a Gentile... Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: ethnikos Phonetic Spelling:
(eth-nee-kos') Short Definition: pagan, heathen, gentile; a Gentile,
non-Jew Definition
...4153. pneumatikos -- spiritually
... view. Cognate: 4153 (an adverb, derived from 4151 , "spirit") -- , describing
thenon-physical (metaphysical) dimension. Word Origin...
137. Ainon -- Aenon, a place in the Jordan Valley
... Aenon, A place in Palestine. Of Hebrew origin (a derivative of ayin, place of
springs); ?Non, a place in Palestine -- ?Non. see HEBREW ayin....
915. barbaros -- barbarous, barbarian
... person, cf. Ro 1:14). 915 () is specifically used for all (), ie anyone not
adopting the Greek language (culture); anon-. Word Origin...
1672. Hellen -- a Greek, usually a name for a Gentile
... a Hellene, a Greek Definition: a Hellene, the native word for a Greek; it is, however,
a term wide enough to include all Greek-speaking (ie educated)non-Jews....
1484. ethnos -- a race, a nation, pl. the nations (as distinct...
... from , "forming a custom, culture") -- properly, people joined by practicing similar
customs or common culture; (), usually referring to unbelieving (non-Jews...
790. astateo -- to be unsettled, ie homeless
... From a (as a negative particle) and a derivative of histemi; to benon-stationary,
ie (figuratively) homeless -- have no certain dwelling-place. see GREEK a....
160. aiphnidios -- sudden
... From a compound of a (as a negative particle) and phaino (compare exaiphnes) (meaning
non-apparent); unexpected, ie (adverbially) suddenly -- sudden, unawares....
249. alogos -- without reason
... 249 (from 1 "not" and 3056 , "reason") -- properly, counter to reason;
"unreasonable" -- literally, "non-reason, no-logic.". 249...
837. auxano -- to make to grow, to grow
... 837 ("to grow") is to authentic discipleship. Indeed, the Lord requires
non-stop () in the . Word Origin a prol. form of a prim....
Strong's Hebrew
5176. Nachash -- the name of severalnon-Isr.... Nachash. 5177 . the name of several
non-Isr.
... Word Origin from the same as nachash
Definition the name of several
non-Isr. NASB Word Usage Nahash (9). Nahash.
...3103. Yobab -- a son of Joktan, also his desc., also twonon-Isr....
... Yobab. 3104 . a son of Joktan, also his desc., also twonon-Isr.... Word Origin from
yabab Definition a son of Joktan, also his desc., also twonon-Isr....
5711. Adah -- twonon-Isr. women
... Adah. 5712 . twonon-Isr. women. Transliteration: Adah Phonetic Spelling:
(aw-daw') Short Definition: Adah. Word Origin from adah Definition twonon-Isr....
4601. Maakah -- an Israelite name, also anon-Isr. name, also a...
Maakah or Maakath. 4600, 4601. Maakah or Maakath. 4602 . an Israelite name,
also anon-Isr.... Word Origin from maak Definition an Isr. name, also anon-Isr....
5126. Nun -- father of Joshua
Nun orNon. 5125, 5126. Nun orNon. 5127 . father of Joshua. Transliteration:
Nun orNon Phonetic Spelling: (noon) Short Definition: Nun....
510. alqum -- a band of soldiers
... no rising up. Probably from 'al and quwm; anon-rising (ie Resistlessness) -- no
rising up. see HEBREW 'al. see HEBREW quwm. 509, 510. alqum. 511 ....
5237. nokri -- foreign, alien
... From neker (second form); strange, in a variety of degrees and applications (foreign,
non-relative, adulterous, different, wonderful) -- alien, foreigner...
369. ayin -- nothing, nought
... As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; anon-entity; generally
used as a negative particle -- else, except, fail, (father-)less, be...
2962. terem -- not yet, ere, before that
... From an unused root apparently meaning to interrupt or suspend; properly,
non-occurrence; used adverbially, not yet or before -- before, ere, not yet....
657. ephes -- a ceasing
... Usage dearth (1), ends (14), however (2), lack (1), less...nothing (1), neither
(1), nevertheless* (3), no more (1), no one (6), no other (1),non-existent (1...
Library
Non-Resistance
... ST. MATTHEW Chaps. I to VIIINON-RESISTANCE.... We have to get down into the depths
of the soul, before we understand the meaning ofnon-resistance....
Non-Resistants.
...NON-RESISTANTS. This is a name assumed by those who believe in the
inviolability of human life, and whose motto is, RESIST NOT EVIL...
Legis Et Christi Mandatum DeNon Concupiscendo Exponit.
... The Stromata, or Miscellanies. Book III. Caput XI."Legis Et Christi Mandatum
deNon Concupiscendo Exponit. [2552] His sic ostensis...
Corruption Tends toNon-Existence.
... Against the Epistle of Manich??us Called Fundamental. Chapter 40.
"Corruption Tends toNon-Existence. 46. But if any one does...
Of theNon-Condemnation of Accused Persons Without a Hearing Of
... the divine institutes Book V. Of Justice. Chap. I."Of theNon-Condemnation
of Accused Persons Without a Hearing of. Their Cause...
Una HoraNon Potuistis vigilare
... No. 172 Una horanon potuistis vigilare. Una horanon potuistis vigilare... Una hora
non potuistis viglare mecum, qui exhortabamini mori pro me?...
Beati QuiNon viderunt
... The Treasury of Sacred Song. Book First CCLXXXIII BEATI QUINON VIDERUNT.
We were not by when JESUS came; But round us, far and near,....
Essay ii. Quod MeNon Movet Aestimatione: Verum Est Greek Text...
... A SAILOR'S FORTUNE. ESSAY II. Quod menon movet aestimatione: Verum est
Greek text which cannot be reproduced.? Quod menon movet...
Concerning theNon-Frequenting of Taverns by the Clergy, Except...
... The Sixth Ecumenical Council. Canon XL. (Greek xliii.) Concerning the
non-frequenting of taverns by the clergy, except when travelling....
The Doctrine ofNon-Resistance to Evil by Force Has Been Professed...
... "THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS WITHIN YOU." CHAPTER I. THE DOCTRINE OFNON-RESISTANCE TO
EVIL BY FORCE HAS BEEN PROFESSED BY A MINORITY OF MEN FROM THE VERY FOUNDATION...
Thesaurus
Non (1 Occurrence)...NON.
non (
non): 1 Chronicles 7:27 the King James Version and the Revised Version
margin. See NUN. Multi-Version Concordance
Non (1 Occurrence).
...Non-existent (1 Occurrence)
Non-existent. None,Non-existent.Non-greeks . Noah Webster's Dictionary
(a.) Not existing; lacking; as,non-existent courage....
Non-greeks (1 Occurrence)
Non-greeks.Non-existent,Non-greeks. Nonimmersionist .
Multi-Version ConcordanceNon-greeks (1 Occurrence). Romans...
Ae'non (1 Occurrence)
Ae'non. Aenon, Ae'non. Aeon . Multi-Version Concordance Ae'non
(1 Occurrence). John 3:23 John also was baptizing in...
Non-immersionist
Non-immersionist. Nonimmersionist,Non-immersionist. Nonsense . Int.
Standard Bible Encyclopedia BAPTISM (NON-IMMERSIONIST VIEW)....
Servants (763 Occurrences)
... in the cities of Judah" (Nehemiah 11:3). A question of some interest and of difference
of opinion is whether Solomon's Servants were Levites ornon-Israelites....
Gentiles (150 Occurrences)
... In the New Testament the Greek word Hellenes, meaning literally Greek (as in Acts
16:1, 3; 18:17; Romans 1:14), generally denotes anynon-Jewish nation. Int....
Nightmonster
... OLD TESTAMENT 1. Paucity of References 2. References in Highly Poetical Passages
3. The References Allusive 4. Possibility ofNon-mythological Interpretation 5...
Reconciliation (11 Occurrences)
... 5:24): 1. The Terms (1) New Testament Usage (2) Old Testament Usage (3) Special
Passage in 1 Samuel 29:4 (4) Usage in the Apocrypha 2.Non-doctrinal Passage...
Night-monster
... OLD TESTAMENT 1. Paucity of References 2. References in Highly Poetical Passages
3. The References Allusive 4. Possibility ofNon-mythological Interpretation 5...
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