Minni
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient kingdom located in the Armenian highlands, known to Assyrian and Babylonian sources as Minni.
What is the meaning of Minni in the Bible?
A kingdom mentioned in Jeremiah 51:27, along with Ararat and Ashkenaz, as assailants of Babylon. It is identified with the Minnai of the Assyrian inscriptions, in close relation with, or part of, Armenia.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Minni with the historical Minnai kingdom in the Armenian highlands provides geographical context for the prophetic judgment against Babylon, illustrating the coalition of northern powers that threatened the empire.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Minni (located near modern Eastern Anatolia, Turkey) held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Minni in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Minni clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Jeremiah 51:27
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Minni." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/minni/