מִנִּי (min.ni)
min.ni
Minni
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
The proper noun Minni refers to a specific geographic region identified with ancient Armenia. In the Hebrew Bible, this name appears only once, located in the book of Jeremiah where it serves as part of a lengthy list of nations summoned to oppose Babylon.
Its meaning is connected to the concept of "division" or distinct territory. By placing Minni among other distant powers, the text emphasizes the vast reach of the coming judgment, showing that no remote region is beyond its scope. This single reference highlights how ancient Israelite prophecy viewed geopolitical events through a lens of divine sovereignty over all known lands.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Minni appears only once in Scripture, nestled within a long list of nations summoned against Babylon in Jeremiah 51:27. This distant region, likely corresponding to ancient Armenia, stands alongside other far-off kingdoms like Ararat and Ashkenaz. The prophet uses this geographic detail to illustrate the sheer scale of God’s authority over history.
For your faith, this single mention offers a profound sense of security. It reminds us that no matter how remote or powerful a force may seem, it remains within the scope of divine sovereignty. When you face situations that feel beyond your control, remember that the same God who orchestrates events across vast distances is also intimately present in your daily life.
This passage invites trust rather than fear. It shows that history is not random chaos but a narrative under the watchful eye of the Creator. You can rest in the knowledge that no corner of the earth, nor any challenge you face, escapes His notice or care.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Minni1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- מִנִּ֣י1×
Key Verses
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Jeremiah 51:27
“Set up a standard in the land! Blow the trumpet among the nations! Prepare the nations against her! Call together against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz! Appoint a marshal against her! Cause the horses to come up as the swarming locusts!
This verse lists Minni among distant powers summoned against Babylon, emphasizing that God's judgment extends to the farthest corners of the known world.