מְנָת
me.nat (H4521)
portion
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word מְנָת (me.nat) is defined as "portion." This term is used 8 times in the Bible, indicating its importance in various contexts. The word suggests a share or a part of something, whether it be a physical object, a benefit, or a responsibility. The significance of this word lies in its ability to convey a sense of distribution, allocation, or assignment. It implies that something is being divided or allocated among individuals or groups, highlighting the idea of fairness, equity, or justice. This concept is likely to be relevant in discussions of inheritance, division of resources, or distribution of tasks. Given its definition and usage, the word מְנָת (me.nat) is a fundamental concept in understanding the social and economic dynamics of ancient Hebrew society. It provides insight into how people perceived and managed resources, responsibilities, and relationships within their communities.
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He also appointed the king’s portion of his possessions for the burnt offerings, for the morning and evening burnt offerings, and the burnt offerings for the Sabbaths, for the new moons, and for the set feasts, as it is written in Yahweh’s law.
Moreover he commanded the people who lived in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might give themselves to Yahweh’s law.
On that day, men were appointed over the rooms for the treasures, for the wave offerings, for the first fruits, and for the tithes, to gather into them, according to the fields of the cities, the portions appointed by the law for the priests and Levites; for Judah rejoiced for the priests and for the Levites who waited.
All Israel in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah, gave the portions of the singers and the gatekeepers, as every day required; and they set apart that which was for the Levites; and the Levites set apart that which was for the sons of Aaron.
I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them; so that the Levites and the singers, who did the work, had each fled to his field.
On the wicked he will rain blazing coals; fire, sulfur, and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.
They shall be given over to the power of the sword. They shall be jackal food.
This is your lot, the portion measured to you from me,” says Yahweh, “because you have forgotten me, and trusted in falsehood.”