◄ 4504. minchah ►
Strong's Lexicon minchah: Offering, gift, tribute Original Word: מִנְחָה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: minchah Pronunciation: min-KHAH Phonetic Spelling: (min-khaw') Definition: Offering, gift, tribute Meaning: a sacrificial offering Word Origin: Derived from the root verb נָחַה (nachah), meaning "to lead" or "to guide." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1435 δῶρον (doron): Meaning "gift" or "offering," used in the New Testament to describe offerings to God or gifts to others. - G4376 προσφορά (prosphora): Meaning "offering" or "sacrifice," often used in the context of offerings made to God. Usage: The term "minchah" primarily refers to a gift or offering, often presented as a tribute to God or a ruler. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it is frequently used to describe offerings made to God, which could include grain offerings, sacrifices, or other forms of tribute. The concept of "minchah" emphasizes the act of giving as a form of worship and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and provision. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, offerings were a central aspect of religious life. The "minchah" was a way for individuals to express gratitude, seek favor, or atone for sins. These offerings were often part of larger sacrificial systems and were integral to the covenant relationship between God and His people. The practice of giving offerings was not unique to Israel but was common in many ancient Near Eastern cultures, where gifts were presented to deities and rulers as a sign of respect and allegiance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to minchah Definition a gift, offering NASB Translation offering (1), offerings (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance oblation, meat offering (Aramaic) corresponding to minchah; a sacrificial offering -- oblation, meat offering. see HEBREW minchah Forms and Transliterations וּמִנְחָה֙ וּמִנְחָתְה֖וֹן ומנחה ומנחתהון ū·min·ḥā·ṯə·hō·wn ū·min·ḥāh uminChah uminchateHon ūminḥāh ūminḥāṯəhōwn Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Ezra 7:17 HEB: דִּכְרִין֙ אִמְּרִ֔ין וּמִנְחָתְה֖וֹן וְנִסְכֵּיה֑וֹן וּתְקָרֵ֣ב NAS: and lambs, with their grain offerings and their drink offerings KJV: lambs, with their meat offerings and their drink offerings, INT: rams and lambs offerings and their drink and offer Daniel 2:46 HEB: וּלְדָנִיֵּ֖אל סְגִ֑ד וּמִנְחָה֙ וְנִ֣יחֹחִ֔ין אֲמַ֖ר NAS: to present to him an offering and fragrant incense. KJV: that they should offer an oblation and sweet odours INT: to Daniel and did an offering and fragrant and gave 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 4504 2 Occurrences ū·min·ḥāh — 1 Occ. ū·min·ḥā·ṯə·hō·wn — 1 Occ.