בּוּנָה (bu.nah)
bu.nah
Bunah
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Bunah appears only once in Scripture, recorded in the genealogy of Judah at 1 Chronicles 2:25. It identifies a specific individual, the son of Jerahmeel and brother to figures such as Ram and Oren. While the text provides no narrative details about his life or deeds, it preserves his place within the ancestral line that would eventually lead to King David.
Linguistically, the name derives from a root meaning "intelligence" or "understanding." This etymology suggests that the family may have valued wisdom or discernment, embedding that aspiration into their lineage. In a list of names that often serves as a bridge between generations, Bunah stands as a quiet reminder that every ancestor, regardless of fame, contributed to the continuity of the tribe.
Because the name occurs in such a limited context, it does not carry broader theological weight or metaphorical usage elsewhere in the Bible. Its significance lies entirely in its historical function: maintaining the record of Judah’s descendants during the period of the United Monarchy. For readers tracing their roots through Scripture, Bunah represents one of many faithful links in an unbroken chain.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
When you read through long lists of names in Scripture, it is easy to feel disconnected from them. Yet Bunah reminds us that God remembers every person in the family line. His name appears in 1 Chronicles 2:25 as a son of Jerahmeel and brother to Ram. This simple record shows that he was part of the tribe of Judah, an ancestor who helped preserve the lineage leading to King David.
The meaning of his name points toward understanding or intelligence. While we do not know his personal story, his inclusion in the Bible suggests that wisdom and discernment were valued within this family. Every link in this chain mattered to God, even those whose deeds are not recorded for us today.
This word encourages you by showing that your place in God’s plan is secure, just as Bunah’s was. You do not need to be famous to be remembered by the Lord. His faithfulness preserves history and points toward the greater hope found in Christ, who fulfills the promises made to these ancestors.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Bunah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וּ/בוּנָ֥ה1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 2:25
The sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were Ram the firstborn, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah.
This verse lists Bunah as a son of Jerahmeel, placing him directly in the genealogical line of Judah that leads to David.