Original Word: מְנֵא
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: mene'
Pronunciation: meh-NAY
Phonetic Spelling: (men-ay')
Definition: Numbered
Meaning: numbered

Mene

(Aramaic) passive participle of mna'; numbered -- Mene.

see HEBREW mna'

Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to maneh
Definition
maneh, mina (a measure of weight)
NASB Translation
MENE (3).

מְנֵא noun [masculine] maneh, mina, a weight (see Biblical Hebrew; Old Aramaic מנה SAC⁷⁵ Lzb³¹³); — absolute Daniel 5:25 (twice in verse); Daniel 5:26, see ClGann^{:JAs Juillet-Août, 1886, 36 ff.} Nö^{ZA i. 414 f.} Dr and others; its connection in Daniel with מְנָה is due to word-play; see also מְּרֵס, תְּקֵל.

Word Origin: Derived from the Aramaic root מְנָה (manah), which means "to count" or "to number."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Aramaic מְנֵא in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a unique term specific to the Aramaic text of Daniel. However, the concept of numbering or counting can be related to Greek terms such as ἀριθμέω (arithmeo • Strong's Greek 705), which means "to number" or "to count."

Usage: The word מְנֵא appears in the Aramaic portion of the Book of Daniel, specifically in Daniel 5:25-26, where it is part of the mysterious writing on the wall interpreted by Daniel.

Context: The term מְנֵא is famously known from the narrative in Daniel 5, where it appears as part of the inscription "MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN" written on the wall during King Belshazzar's feast. This event is a pivotal moment in the Book of Daniel, symbolizing the imminent judgment and downfall of the Babylonian empire. Daniel interprets the word מְנֵא as "God has numbered the days of your reign and brought it to an end" (Daniel 5:26, BSB). The repetition of the word "MENE" emphasizes the certainty and immediacy of the divine decree. This passage highlights the theme of divine sovereignty and the transient nature of earthly kingdoms, serving as a reminder of God's ultimate authority over human affairs.

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