The meaning of “μάννα”
Understanding mánna reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (מָן) manna. - manna (i.e. man), an edible gum
μάννα
of Hebrew origin (מָן) manna. - manna (i.e. man), an edible gum
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 6:31 | “Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written, He gave them bread from heaven to eat.” Word: μάννα (mánna) | |
| John 6:49 | “Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead.” Word: μάννα (mánna) | |
| John 6:58 | “This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever.” Word: μάννα (mánna) | |
| Hebrews 9:4 | “Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron’s rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;” Word: μάννα (mánna) | |
| Revelation 2:17 | “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.” Word: μάννα (mánna) |