Strong’s H4513

מָנַע

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

mana`

Pronunciation

maw-nah'

Definition

To withhold, to hold back, to restrain

Meaning

to debar, from benefit, injury

Usage

The Hebrew verb "mana" primarily means to withhold or restrain something. It is used in various contexts in the Old Testament to describe the act of holding back or keeping something from happening or being given. This can refer to physical objects, actions, or even divine intervention.

Bible references

Genesis 30:2;Numbers 22:16;Numbers 24:11;1 Samuel 25:26;1 Samuel 25:34;2 Samuel 13:13;1 Kings 20:7;Nehemiah 9:20;Job 20:13;Job 22:7;Job 31:16;Job 38:15;Psalm 21:2;Psalm 84:11;Proverbs 1:15;Proverbs 3:26;Proverbs 11:26;Proverbs 23:13;Proverbs 30:7;Ecclesiastes 2:10;Jeremiah 2:25;Jeremiah 3:3;Jeremiah 5:25;Jeremiah 31:16;Jeremiah 42:4