Manna: meaning, definitions and examples

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manna

 

[ หˆmรฆnษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

blessing, gift, providence

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น manรก

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคจเฅเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Manna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ manna

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะฝะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ manna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท manna

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ manรก

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท manna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งŒ๋‚˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูŽู†ู‘ูŒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mannรก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mannรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—ๅ“ช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mana

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mann

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะฝะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ manna

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ manรก

Etymology

The term 'manna' originates from Biblical Hebrew 'ืžึธืŸ' (mฤn), 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 'ืžึธืŸ' (mฤn) 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,357, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.