Manasseh(5)
Manasseh in the Bible — descendant of Hashum who had married a foreign wife (EZR 10:33). Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “forgetfulness; he that is forgotten”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 1 connection
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
- מְנַשֶּׁה
- Transliteration
- mənaseh
- Meaning
- one that makes to forget
- Greek
- Μανασση
- Reference
- EZR 10:33
- Strong's
- H4519
Family & Relationships (1)
descendant
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Manasseh in the Bible?
Manasseh is described in the Bible as descendant of Hashum who had married a foreign wife (EZR 10:33).
What does the name Manasseh mean?
The name Manasseh means “forgetfulness; he that is forgotten” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.