Original Word: מְנָת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: mnath
Pronunciation: meh-NAHT
Phonetic Spelling: (men-awth')
Definition: Portion, share, allotment
Meaning: an allotment

portion

From manah; an allotment (by courtesy, law or providence) -- portion.

see HEBREW manah

Word Origin
from manah
Definition
portion
NASB Translation
portion (6), portions (3), prey (1).

[מְנָת] noun feminine portion ( = מָנָה chiefly late; on form compare Ges^{§ 95n}. Lag ^{BN 81, 150}); — construct מְנָ֫ת2Chronicles 31:3 5t.; Plural construct מְנָאוֺת Nehemiah 12:44; מְנָיוֺת Nehemiah 12:47; Nehemiah 13:10; — portion of king, for sacrifice, 2 Chronicles 31:3; priest 2 Chronicles 31:4; also Nehemiah 12:44 מְנָאוֺת הַתּוֺרָה ׳לַכּ; of Levites Nehemiah 13:10; of singers Nehemiah 12:47; figurative כּוֺסָם מְנָת Psalm 11:6 (of judgment of wicked), compare שֻׁעָלִים ׳מ Psalm 63:11; so מְנָֽתמִֿדַּיִךְ Jeremiah 13:25; portion of thy measure = thine allotted portion; read also מְנָתוֺ(הּֿׅ for מִנֶּ֑הוּ Psalm 68:24 (so Ol Dy Bi Che We); in good sense, מְנָת חֶלְקִי וְכוֺסִי ׳י Psalm 16:5 ׳י is the portion of my lot and my cup.

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb מָנָה (manah), which means "to count, number, reckon, or assign."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The concept of an allotment or portion in the Hebrew Bible is paralleled in the Greek New Testament by terms such as κλῆρος (kleros, Strong's Greek 2819), which refers to a lot or portion, and μερίς (meris, Strong's Greek 3313), meaning a part or share. These Greek terms capture similar themes of inheritance and divine allocation found in the Hebrew מְנָת.

Usage: The term מְנָת is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a portion or share that is assigned or allotted to someone. It often refers to a share of food, inheritance, or a designated portion of something.

Context: • מְנָת (menat) appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures, often signifying a portion that is specifically designated or assigned. This can include a physical portion of food or an inheritance. The concept of מְנָת is closely tied to the idea of divine providence and the distribution of resources or blessings.
• In the Psalms, מְנָת is used metaphorically to describe the Lord as one's portion, indicating a spiritual inheritance or blessing. For example, in Psalm 16:5 (BSB), it states, "The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; You have made my lot secure."
• The term also appears in the context of the Levitical priesthood, where the priests receive a portion of the offerings as their inheritance, as seen in passages like Deuteronomy 18:8.
• מְנָת underscores the biblical theme of God's provision and the equitable distribution of resources among His people, reflecting both physical sustenance and spiritual blessings.

וּמְנָת֩ ומנת מְנָ֖ת מְנָ֣ת מְנָ֥ת מְנָא֣וֹת מְנָי֛וֹת מְנָי֥וֹת מנאות מניות מנת mə·nā·’ō·wṯ mə·nā·yō·wṯ mə·nāṯ mənā’ōwṯ menaot meNat mənāṯ menaYot mənāyōwṯ ū·mə·nāṯ umeNat ūmənāṯInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts