Manasseh
Manasseh in the Bible — firstborn son of Joseph (GEN 41:51). Manasseh belonged to the tribe of Manasseh. Referenced in 26 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “forgetfulness; he that is forgotten”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Manasseh
- Scripture References
- 26 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 25 connections
Biography
The firstborn son of Joseph and Asenath, born in Egypt before the famine. Though the firstborn, Jacob crossed his hands to give the greater blessing to Ephraim. Manasseh's descendants formed a large tribe that settled on both sides of the Jordan River.
Significance
Manasseh's tribe became powerful and numerous, though his receiving the lesser blessing demonstrates God's sovereign choice over human customs.
Key Events
Names & Labels (1)
- Hebrew
- מְנַשֶּׁ֑ה
- Transliteration
- mənaseh
- Meaning
- one that makes to forget
- Greek
- Μανασση
- Reference
- GEN 45:51
- Strong's
- H4519
Family & Relationships (25)
ancestor
descendant
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Manasseh in the Bible?
Manasseh is described in the Bible as firstborn son of Joseph (GEN 41:51). Manasseh belonged to the tribe of Manasseh.
What does the name Manasseh mean?
The name Manasseh means “forgetfulness; he that is forgotten” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.