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.
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.