Strong's Lexicon Meni: Meni Original Word: מְנִי Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root מָנָה (manah), meaning "to count" or "to number." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Meni in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew cultural reference. However, concepts of fate and destiny can be found in Greek thought, often associated with the Moirai or Fates. Usage: Meni is a term found in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in Isaiah 65:11, where it is associated with a pagan deity or concept of fate or destiny. The term is often linked with Gad, another deity, suggesting a practice of worship or reliance on fortune and destiny, contrary to the worship of Yahweh. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, many cultures worshiped deities associated with fate, fortune, and destiny. The Israelites, during periods of syncretism, sometimes adopted these practices, which were condemned by the prophets. Meni, along with Gad, represents such foreign influences that detracted from exclusive worship of Yahweh. The worship of these deities likely involved rituals and offerings intended to secure favorable outcomes in life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom manah Definition "award," a heathen god NASB Translation destiny (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מְנִי proper name, of a divinity Menî, god of fate (award, apportionment; compare Arabic proper name, of divinity. Maniyyât, and perhaps Manât, WeSkizzen iii.22 f. 189,  , NöZMG xi. 1886, 709; in Nabataean מנותו EutNab. No. 2, 1. 5, etc.); — מִלֵּא לַמְנִי מִמְסָךְ Isaiah 65:11 ("" לַגַּד) — see Che Di BaeSemitic Rel. 79. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance number From manah; the Apportioner, i.e. Fate (as an idol) -- number. see HEBREW manah Forms and Transliterations לַמְנִ֥י למני lam·nî lamNi lamnîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 65:11 HEB: שֻׁלְחָ֔ן וְהַֽמְמַלְאִ֖ים לַמְנִ֥י מִמְסָֽךְ׃ NAS: [cups] with mixed wine for Destiny, KJV: the drink offering unto that number. INT: A table fill Destiny mixed |
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