Strong’s H4519

מְנַשֶּׁה

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Mnashsheh

Pronunciation

meh-nah-SHEH

Definition

Manasseh

Meaning

Menashsheh

Usage

The name "Manasseh" is traditionally understood to mean "causing to forget," reflecting Joseph's statement in Genesis 41:51, "For God has made me forget all my trouble and all my father’s household." In the Bible, Manasseh is primarily known as the firstborn son of Joseph and Asenath, and as one of the tribes of Israel. The name is also associated with King Manasseh of Judah, known for his long reign and significant religious reforms.

Bible references

Genesis 41:51;Genesis 46:20;Genesis 48:1;Genesis 48:5;Genesis 48:13;Genesis 48:14;Genesis 48:14;Genesis 48:17;Genesis 48:20;Genesis 48:20;Genesis 50:23;Numbers 1:10;Numbers 1:34;Numbers 1:35;Numbers 2:20;Numbers 2:20;Numbers 7:54;Numbers 10:23;Numbers 13:11;Numbers 26:28;Numbers 26:29;Numbers 26:34;Numbers 27:1;Numbers 27:1;Numbers 32:33