Manna: meaning, definitions and examples
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manna
[ หmรฆnษ ]
religious context
Manna is a substance that, according to the Bible, was miraculously provided as food for the Israelites during their desert wanderings. It is described as appearing each morning, resembling coriander seed, and taste like wafers made with honey. In a broader sense, it can refer to any unexpected benefit or gift that comes at a crucial time.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The children found manna in the morning after the storm.
- In times of hardship, her kindness felt like manna from heaven.
- The charity was a source of manna for the struggling families.
- Manna fell from the sky as the community celebrated their perseverance.
Translations
Translations of the word "manna" in other languages:
๐ต๐น manรก
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคจเฅเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Manna
๐ฎ๐ฉ manna
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐะฝะฝะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ manna
๐ฏ๐ต ใใ
๐ซ๐ท manna
๐ช๐ธ manรก
๐น๐ท manna
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูููู
๐จ๐ฟ mannรก
๐ธ๐ฐ mannรก
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅช
๐ธ๐ฎ mana
๐ฎ๐ธ mann
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐะฝะฝะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ manna
๐ฒ๐ฝ manรก
Etymology
The term 'manna' originates from Biblical Hebrew 'ืึธื' (mฤn), which denotes the miraculous food provided to the Israelites in the desert, believed to be sent from God as sustenance during their 40-year journey to the Promised Land. The first mention of manna can be found in the Book of Exodus, where it is described as appearing with the dew in the morning. The etymology is further tied to the Aramaic word 'ืึธื' (mฤn) meaning 'what is it?', symbolizing the people's initial bewilderment upon encountering this mysterious food. Throughout history, the concept of manna has transcended the Biblical narrative and is often used metaphorically to describe any unexpected or divine provision during times of need.