שׁוּנִי (shu.ni)
shu.ni
Shuni
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
Shuni is a proper name found in the genealogies of Genesis and Numbers, identifying a son of Gad and brother to figures like Ziphion and Haggi. The sources indicate the name means "fortunate," linking the individual to a family line that became known as the Shunites.
This entry appears only twice in Scripture, specifically in Genesis 46:16 and Numbers 26:15. Its primary function is to record lineage rather than to convey theological narrative. The brief mentions serve to establish the historical presence of Gad’s descendants during the transition from Egypt to the wilderness.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Shuni appears in Scripture as a son of Gad, listed among his brothers in the genealogies found in Genesis and Numbers. The name itself carries the meaning of being fortunate or happy. While these lists might seem like simple records of ancestors, they serve as a reminder that God keeps track of every individual within His people.
For your faith life, this word highlights the value of lineage and identity. It shows that even those mentioned only by name are part of a larger story that God is weaving together. You are not overlooked; just as Shuni was recorded in the family records of Israel, you are known and remembered by God.
These brief mentions connect us to the historical journey of Israel from Egypt to the wilderness. They remind us that our spiritual heritage includes many faithful individuals whose lives contributed to the broader narrative of God’s covenant with His people.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- of/ Shuni1×
- Shuni1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- שׁוּנִ֣י1×
- לְ/שׁוּנִ֕י1×
Key Verses
-
Genesis 46:16
The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.
This verse lists Shuni among the sons of Gad, establishing his place in the family structure as they entered Egypt.
-
Numbers 26:15
The sons of Gad after their families: of Zephon, the family of the Zephonites; of Haggi, the family of the Haggites; of Shuni, the family of the Shunites;
Here the text identifies the 'family of the Shunites,' showing that Shuni’s lineage continued and was counted during the wilderness census.