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H209 · Hebrew · Old Testament
אָזְנִי
Ozniy
Adjective, gentilic
Oznite (clan designation)

Definition

Ozniy is the gentilic adjective derived from Ozni (H208), designating a member of the Oznite clan — the descendants of Ozni, son of Gad. Used in genealogical and tribal census contexts in the Pentateuch.

Usage & Theological Significance

The preservation of clan names through gentilic forms reflects the covenantal importance of lineage in Israel. Each named clan traces back to a patriarchal ancestor, grounding Israel's identity in God's promises to the tribes of Jacob. The Oznite clan participated in the promised inheritance of the land.

Key Bible Verses

Numbers 26:16 Through Ozni, the Oznite clan; through Eri, the Erite clan.
Numbers 1:24 From the descendants of Gad: All the men twenty years old or more who were able to serve in the army were listed by name.
Numbers 26:15 The Gadite clans: through Zephon, the Zephonite clan; through Haggi, the Haggite clan.
Genesis 49:19 Gad will be attacked by a band of raiders, but he will attack them at their heels.
Deuteronomy 33:20 About Gad he said: Blessed is he who enlarges Gad's domain!

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