Strong's Lexicon Mainan: Mainan Original Word: Μαϊνάν Word Origin: Of Hebrew origin, corresponding to the Hebrew name מֵינָן (Meynan). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The name Mainan corresponds to the Hebrew name מֵינָן (Meynan), though it is not directly found in the Old Testament. It is part of the genealogical tradition that connects the New Testament to the Hebrew Scriptures. Usage: Mainan is a genealogical name found in the New Testament, specifically in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. It is used to trace the lineage of Jesus, emphasizing His fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah's descent. Cultural and Historical Background: Genealogies were of great importance in Jewish culture, serving to establish identity, inheritance rights, and fulfillment of prophecies. The inclusion of Mainan in the genealogy of Jesus highlights the continuity of God's plan through generations. This reflects the Jewish emphasis on lineage and the fulfillment of God's promises through specific family lines. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originvariant reading for Menna, q.v. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3104: ΜαϊνάνΜαϊνάν (T Tr WH Μεννά), indeclinable (Lachmann Μεννας, genitive Meyer), ὁ, Menna or Menan (A. V.-1611Menam), the name of one of Christ's ancestors: Luke 3:31 (Lachmann brackets τοῦ Μαϊνάν). STRONGS NT 3104: ΜεννάΜεννά or Μεννας, see Μαϊνάν. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Mainan. Probably of Hebrew origin; Mainan, an Israelite -- Mainan. Forms and Transliterations Μεννα Μεννά Μεννὰ Menna MennáLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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