Word Study

The meaning of מְנַחֵם

Understanding Mᵉnachêm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

מְנַחֵם

Phoneticmen-akh-ame'
TransliterationMᵉnachêm
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Menahem. - § Menahem = "comforter" - Menachem, an Israelite 1) son of Gadi and king of the northern kingdom of Israel; slew the usurper Shallum to ascend the throne and reigned for ten years; contemporary with prophets Hosea and Amos

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

8 total references
ReferenceText
2 Kings 15:20

And Menahem exacted the money of Israel, even of all the mighty men of wealth, of each man fifty shekels of silver, to give to the king of Assyria. So the king of Assyria turned back, and stayed not there in the land.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
8x
Most Frequent Book
2 Kings
Book Distribution
2 Kings8

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'מְנַחֵם' deepen your understanding of 2 Kings 15:20?