Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מְנָת”
Understanding mᵉnâth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
portion. - an allotment (by courtesy, law or providence) 1) portion
H4521
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מְנָת
Phoneticmen-awth'
Transliterationmᵉnâth
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
portion. - an allotment (by courtesy, law or providence) 1) portion
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
7 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Chronicles 31:4 | “Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might be encouraged in the law of the Lord.” Word: מְנָת (mᵉnâth) | |
| Nehemiah 12:47 | “And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah, gave the portions of the singers and the porters, every day his portion: and they sanctified holy things unto the Levites; and the Levites sanctified them unto the children of Aaron. ” Word: מְנָת (mᵉnâth) | |
| Psalms 63:10 | “They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes.” Word: מְנָת (mᵉnâth) |