The meaning of “מַתָּנָה”
Understanding mattânâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of מַתָּן gift. - a present - specifically (in a good sense), a sacrificial offering, (in a bad sense) a bribe ...
מַתָּנָה
feminine of מַתָּן gift. - a present - specifically (in a good sense), a sacrificial offering, (in a bad sense) a bribe 1) gift
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 25:6 | “But unto the sons of the concubines, which Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts, and sent them away from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, eastward, unto the east country.” Word: מַתָּנָה (mattânâh) | |
| Leviticus 23:38 | “Beside the sabbaths of the Lord, and beside your gifts, and beside all your vows, and beside all your freewill offerings, which ye give unto the Lord.” Word: מַתָּנָה (mattânâh) | |
| Deuteronomy 16:17 | “Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the Lord thy God which he hath given thee.” Word: מַתָּנָה (mattânâh) | |
| Esther 9:22 | “As the days wherein the Jews rested from their enemies, and the month which was turned unto them from sorrow to joy, and from mourning into a good day: that they should make them days of feasting and joy, and of sending portions one to another, and gifts to the poor.” Word: מַתָּנָה (mattânâh) | |
| Proverbs 15:27 | “He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.” Word: מַתָּנָה (mattânâh) |
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