Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מָאֵן”
Understanding mâʼên reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
refuse. - unwilling 1) refusing, unwilling to obey
H3986
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מָאֵן
Phoneticmaw-ane'
Transliterationmâʼên
Grammar Code
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
refuse. - unwilling 1) refusing, unwilling to obey
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 8:2 | “And if thou refuse to let them go, behold, I will smite all thy borders with frogs:” Word: מָאֵן (mâʼên) | |
| Exodus 9:2 | “For if thou refuse to let them go, and wilt hold them still,” Word: מָאֵן (mâʼên) | |
| Exodus 10:4 | “Else, if thou refuse to let my people go, behold, to morrow will I bring the locusts into thy coast:” Word: מָאֵן (mâʼên) | |
| Jeremiah 38:21 | “But if thou refuse to go forth, this is the word that the Lord hath shewed me:” Word: מָאֵן (mâʼên) |