Strong's Lexicon maneh: Maneh, mina Original Word: מָנֶה Word Origin: Derived from the root verb מָנָה (manah), meaning "to count" or "to number." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent of the maneh is the "mna" (μνᾶ), found in the New Testament, such as in Luke 19:13, where it is used in the Parable of the Ten Minas. Usage: The term "maneh" refers to a unit of weight or currency used in ancient Israel and surrounding regions. It is often translated as "mina" in English. The maneh was a significant measure, typically equating to about 50 shekels, though the exact weight could vary depending on the period and region. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, the maneh was a standard unit of weight used for trade and commerce. It was part of a larger system of weights and measures that included the shekel and the talent. The use of standardized weights was crucial for fair trade practices and economic stability. The maneh was often used in the context of temple offerings, royal treasuries, and commercial transactions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom manah Definition maneh, mina (a measure of weight or money) NASB Translation maneh (1), minas (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs מָנֶה noun masculine maneh, mina, a weight (perhaps originally a specific part; Late Hebrew id.; Assyrian manû DlHWB 417; Aramaic  , מַנְיָא); — ׳מ Ezekiel 45:12; מָנִים 1 Kings 10:17 3t.; = 50 shekels Ezekiel 45:12 (on חֲמִשִּׁים for חֲמִשָּׁה see Hi Co); of gold 1 Kings 10:17; of silver Ezra 2:69; Nehemiah 7:71,72. — The weight of the mina was 1/60 of talent; i.e. according to older (Babylonian) standard, 982.2 grammes (= 60 shekels at approximately 16.37 g.) = approximately 2 lbs.; in Ezekiel's time the mina = 50 shekels = 818.6 g. = approximately 1 3-Feblb. (compare כִּכָּר, שֶׁקֶל). See J. BenzArchaeology 187 ff.194NowArchaeology i. 208 f. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance maneh, pound From manah; properly, a fixed weight or measured amount, i.e. (techn.) A maneh or mina -- maneh, pound. see HEBREW manah Forms and Transliterations הַמָּנֶ֖ה המנה מָנִ֖ים מָנִ֣ים מָנִים֙ מנים ham·mā·neh hammaNeh hammāneh mā·nîm maNim mānîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 10:17 HEB: שָׁח֔וּט שְׁלֹ֤שֶׁת מָנִים֙ זָהָ֔ב יַעֲלֶ֖ה NAS: using three minas of gold on each KJV: gold; three pound of gold went INT: beaten three minas of gold using Ezra 2:69 Nehemiah 7:71 Nehemiah 7:72 Ezekiel 45:12 5 Occurrences |
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