Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מְנַחֵם”
Understanding Mᵉnachêm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Menahem. - § Menahem = "comforter" - Menachem, an Israelite 1) son of Gadi and king of the northern kingdom of Israel; s...
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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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.” Word: מְנַחֵם (Mᵉnachêm) |