Strong’s G5336

φάτνη

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

phatné

Pronunciation

fat-nay'

Definition

Manger, feeding trough

Meaning

a manger, feeding-trough, stall.

Usage

The term "phatné" refers to a manger or feeding trough, typically used for animals. In the New Testament, it is most famously associated with the nativity story, where it describes the place where the infant Jesus was laid after His birth.

Bible references

Luke 2:7;Luke 2:12;Luke 2:16;Luke 13:15