בִּנּוּי
bin.nuy
Binnui
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "בִּנּוּי" (bin.nuy) has a unique status as a proper name, specifically an individual's name, denoted by the Semantic domain and Proper Name classification. With only one occurrence in the entire Bible, this name holds a significant singularity. The short definition provided as "Binnui" likely represents a transliteration of the original Hebrew name. Given the rarity of this name's appearance in the Bible, it seems to function primarily as an identifier, setting apart the individual who bears it from others. The limited context available makes it difficult to discern any broader thematic significance or associations. Nonetheless, the name's presence contributes to the rich tapestry of biblical personas, suggesting a distinct individual who merits recognition within the narrative.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text