Strong’s H3985

מָאֵן

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

ma'en

Pronunciation

mah-ane'

Definition

To refuse, to reject, to decline

Meaning

to refuse

Usage

The Hebrew verb "maen" primarily means to refuse or reject. It conveys a strong sense of denial or unwillingness to accept or comply with a request, command, or offer. This term is often used in contexts where a person or group is presented with a choice or command and decides not to comply.

Bible references

Genesis 37:35;Genesis 39:8;Genesis 48:19;Exodus 4:23;Exodus 7:14;Exodus 10:3;Exodus 16:28;Exodus 22:17;Exodus 22:17;Numbers 20:21;Numbers 22:13;Numbers 22:14;Deuteronomy 25:7;1 Samuel 8:19;1 Samuel 28:23;2 Samuel 2:23;2 Samuel 13:9;1 Kings 20:35;1 Kings 21:15;2 Kings 5:16;Nehemiah 9:17;Esther 1:12;Job 6:7;Psalm 77:2;Psalm 78:10