The meaning of “מְנָה”
Understanding mᵉnâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(Aramaic) or מְנָה mᵉnâh (men-aw'); (Aramaic), corresponding to מָנָה number, ordain, set. - to count, appoint 1) to num...
מְנָה
(Aramaic) or מְנָה mᵉnâh (men-aw'); (Aramaic), corresponding to מָנָה number, ordain, set. - to count, appoint 1) to number, reckon 1a) (P'al) to number 1b) (Pael) to appoint
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezra 7:25 | “And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God, that is in thine hand, set magistrates and judges, which may judge all the people that are beyond the river, all such as know the laws of thy God; and teach ye them that know them not.” Word: מְנָה (mᵉnâʼ) | |
| Daniel 2:24 | “Therefore Daniel went in unto Arioch, whom the king had ordained to destroy the wise men of Babylon: he went and said thus unto him; Destroy not the wise men of Babylon: bring me in before the king, and I will shew unto the king the interpretation.” Word: מְנָה (mᵉnâʼ) | |
| Daniel 2:49 | “Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed–nego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel sat in the gate of the king. ” Word: מְנָה (mᵉnâʼ) | |
| Daniel 3:12 | “There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed–nego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.” Word: מְנָה (mᵉnâʼ) | |
| Daniel 5:26 | “This is the interpretation of the thing: MENE; God hath numbered thy kingdom, and finished it.” Word: מְנָה (mᵉnâʼ) |
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