Topical Encyclopedia
Overview:Nun is a biblical figure known primarily as the father of Joshua, the successor of Moses and a prominent leader of the Israelites. His name appears in various genealogical and narrative contexts within the Old Testament. Nun is a member of the tribe of Ephraim, one of the tribes of Israel, and his lineage is significant due to his son Joshua's pivotal role in leading the Israelites into the Promised Land.
Biblical References:Nun is mentioned in several passages throughout the Old Testament, often in relation to his son Joshua. The most notable references include:
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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."
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Numbers 11:28 : "Joshua son of Nun, the attendant to Moses since youth, spoke up and said, 'Moses, my lord, stop them!'"
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Numbers 13:8 : "from the tribe of Ephraim, Hoshea son of Nun."
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Deuteronomy 34:9 : "Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites listened to him and did what the LORD had commanded Moses."
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Joshua 1:1 : "After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant."
Genealogy and Tribal Affiliation:Nun is identified as a member of the tribe of Ephraim, one of the two tribes descended from Joseph, the son of Jacob. This tribal affiliation is significant as it places Nun and his descendants within the broader narrative of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. The tribe of Ephraim held a prominent position among the tribes of Israel, often associated with leadership and strength.
Role and Significance:While Nun himself does not play a direct role in the biblical narrative, his significance is primarily derived from his son, Joshua. Joshua's leadership and faithfulness to God are central themes in the books of Exodus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, and Joshua. As the father of Joshua, Nun is part of the lineage that God used to fulfill His promises to the Israelites.
Joshua, son of Nun, is renowned for his military leadership and spiritual dedication. He led the Israelites in the conquest of Canaan, demonstrating unwavering faith and obedience to God's commands. The legacy of Nun is thus intertwined with the accomplishments and faith of his son, who is celebrated as a model of godly leadership.
Cultural and Theological Context:In the cultural and theological context of the Old Testament, lineage and tribal identity were crucial elements of personal and communal identity. Nun's mention in the genealogical records underscores the importance of family heritage and the transmission of faith and leadership through generations. The emphasis on Joshua as the "son of Nun" highlights the continuity of God's covenantal promises through specific family lines.
Conclusion:Nun's legacy is preserved through the achievements of his son, Joshua, who played a critical role in the history of Israel. As a member of the tribe of Ephraim, Nun's place in the biblical narrative serves as a reminder of the importance of faithfulness and the fulfillment of God's promises through successive generations.
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
Nunsame as Non
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Nun(fish , orposterity), the father of the Jewish captain Joshua. (Exodus 33:11) etc. His genealogical descent from Ephraim is recorded in (1 Chronicles 7:1) ... (B.C. before 1530.)
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Beyond the fact that he was the father of Joshua nothing more is known of him (
Exodus 33:11).
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) A woman devoted to a religious life, who lives in a convent, under the three vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
2. (n.) A white variety of domestic pigeons having a veil of feathers covering the head.
3. (n.) The smew.
4. (n.) The European blue titmouse.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
NUN (1)noon ("n"): The 14th letter of the Hebrew alphabet; transliterated in this Encyclopedia as "n". It came also to be used for the number 50.
SeeALPHABET, for name, etc.
NUN (2)
nun (nun "fish," derivative meaning "fecundity"): Father of Joshua (referred to thus 29 t) (Exodus 33:11Numbers 11:28, etc.;1 Chronicles 7:27, margin "Non"; Sirach 46:1, margin "Nave").
Greek
3568.nun -- now, the present...nun. 3569 . now, the present. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration:
nun Phonetic
Spelling: (noon) Short Definition: now, already, at present Definition: adv
...3569. tanun -- but now.
tanun or tanun. 3568, 3569. tanun or tanun. 3570 . but now. Transliteration:
tanun or tanun Phonetic Spelling: (tan-oon') Short Definition: now....
3570. nuni -- now
... Word Origin a strengthened form ofnun Definition now NASB Word Usage now (18).
now. A prolonged form ofnun for emphasis; just now -- now. see GREEKnun....
5106. toinun -- accordingly, therefore
... Word Origin from toi andnun Definition accordingly, therefore NASB Word Usage so
(1), then (1), therefore (1). then, therefore.... see GREEK toi. see GREEKnun....
Strong's Hebrew
5126.Nun -- father of JoshuaNun or Non. 5125, 5126.
Nun or Non. 5127 . father of Joshua. Transliteration:
Nun or Non Phonetic Spelling: (noon) Short Definition:
Nun.
...5125.nun -- to propagate, increase
... 5124, 5125.nun. 5126 . to propagate, increase. Transliteration:nun Phonetic
Spelling: (noon) Short Definition: increase.... 5124, 5125.nun. 5126 ....
5209. nin -- offspring, posterity
... Word Origin fromnun Definition offspring, posterity NASB Word Usage offspring
(3). son. From nuwn; progeny -- son. see HEBREW nuwn. 5208, 5209. nin. 5210...
Library
Se KaiNun Eulogoumen
... HYMNS OF THE EARLY CHURCH Se kainun eulogoumen. 6,6,8,6 Se kainun eulogoumen.
Evening. Now at this evening hour,. O Thou, my Christ, to Thee,....
Nun Panta Peplerotai Photos.
... CHRISTMASnun panta peplerotai photos. tr., John Brownlie 8,8,6,8,8,6. PASSIONTIDE.
I. O Light, resplendent of the morn. On golden pinions upwards borne,....
Nun.
... St. Augustin on the Psalms.Nun. 105. "Thy word is a lantern unto my feet,
and a light unto my paths" (ver.105). The word "lantern...
The General Service to aNun.
... CHAPTER XXII. THE GENERAL SERVICE TO ANUN. At the Vespers, for O Lord, I have
cried, the Stichera, Tone 8. Similar to: Thy martyrs, O Lord......
To Sister Bartolomea Della SetaNun in the Convent of Santo...
... LETTERS TO SISTER BARTOLOMEA DELLA SETANUN IN THE CONVENT OF SANTO STEFANO
AT PISA. The conflicts of the cloister and of the court...
Psalm 119Nun, the 14Th Part.
... Psalm 119Nun, The 14th Part. 8,6,8,6. ^105Thy word is to my feet a lamp,. and
to my path a light. ^106I sworn have, and I will perform,....
Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland. Saviour of the Heathen, Known.
... VI.Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland.... 1.Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, Der Jungfrauen
Kind erkannt, Dass sich wunder alle Welt, Gott solch' Geburt ihm bestellt....
General Service to aNun-Martyr.
... CHAPTER XXIV. GENERAL SERVICE TO ANUN-MARTYR. At the Vespers, for O Lord,
I have cried, the Stichera, Tone 8. Similar to: What...
Nun Freut Euch, Lieben Christen G'Mein. Dear Christians, one and...
... I.Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g'mein. Dear Christians, one and all rejoice.
A Song of Thanksgiving for the great Benefits which...
Nun Bitten Wir Den Heiligen Geist. Now Pray we all God, the...
... XIX.Nun bitten wir den heiligen Geist. Now pray we all God, the Comforter. The
first stanza from an ancient German hymn. The other stanzas added by Luther....
Thesaurus
Nun (31 Occurrences)... 3. (n.) The smew. 4. (n.) The European blue titmouse. Int. Standard Bible
Encyclopedia.
NUN (1).
... See ALPHABET, for name, etc.
NUN (2).
...Jephunneh (16 Occurrences)
... Numbers 14:6 Joshua the son ofNun and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, who were of those
who spied out the land, tore their clothes: (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS...
Jephun'neh (16 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Numbers 14:6 And Joshua the son ofNun and Caleb the son of Jephunneh,
who were of them that spied out the land, rent their clothes. (See RSV)....
Caleb (39 Occurrences)
... He and Joshua the son ofNun were the only two of the whole number who encouraged
the people to go up and possess the land, and they alone were spared when a...
Acrostic (2 Occurrences)
... Vs 1-8, for instance, each begin with 'aleph. In Psalm 145 are found all
the letters butnun. As we find in Septuagint between 145...
Elea'zar (72 Occurrences)
... Numbers 32:28 So Moses gave charge concerning them to Eleazar the priest, and to
Joshua the son ofNun, and to the heads of the fathers' houses of the tribes...
Oshea (2 Occurrences)
... o-she'-a, o'-she-a (the Revised Version (British and American) "Hoshea" (Numbers
13:8, 16)): The original name of Joshua, the son ofNun, changed by Moses...
Inheritances (7 Occurrences)
... Joshua 14:1 These are the inheritances which the children of Israel took in the
land of Canaan, which Eleazar the priest, Joshua the son ofNun, and the heads...
Attendant (15 Occurrences)
... friend. And he returned to the camp; but his attendant, Joshua the son of
Nun, a young man, departed not from within the tent. (DBY)....
Aide (7 Occurrences)
... friend. He turned again into the camp, but his servant Joshua, the son of
Nun, a young man, didn't depart out of the Tent. (See NIV)....
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