Strong's Lexicon Menachem: Menachem Original Word: מְנַחֵם Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root נָחַם (nacham), meaning "to comfort" or "to console." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Menachem in the Strong's Greek Dictionary. However, the concept of comfort is reflected in Greek words such as παρακαλέω (parakaleo - Strong's G3870), meaning "to comfort" or "to exhort." Usage: The name Menachem means "comforter" or "one who comforts." It is used as a proper name in the Hebrew Bible, signifying a person who brings comfort or consolation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes prophetic or indicative of a person's character or destiny. The name Menachem reflects a role of providing comfort, which was a valued trait in a community-oriented society. Comforting others was seen as a divine attribute, aligning with God's nature as a comforter to His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nacham Definition "comforter," king of N. Isr. NASB Translation Menahem (8). Brown-Driver-Briggs מְנַחֵם proper name, masculine (comforter) king of Northern Israel, 2 Kings 15:14,16,17,19,20,21,22,23; ᵐ5 Μαναημ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Menahem From nacham; comforter; Menachem, an Israelite -- Menahem. see HEBREW nacham Forms and Transliterations מְ֠נַחֵם מְנַחֵ֖ם מְנַחֵ֧ם מְנַחֵ֨ם מְנַחֵם֙ מנחם mə·na·ḥêm menaChem mənaḥêmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 15:14 HEB: וַיַּעַל֩ מְנַחֵ֨ם בֶּן־ גָּדִ֜י NAS: Then Menahem son of Gadi KJV: For Menahem the son of Gadi INT: went Menahem son of Gadi 2 Kings 15:16 2 Kings 15:17 2 Kings 15:19 2 Kings 15:20 2 Kings 15:21 2 Kings 15:22 2 Kings 15:23 8 Occurrences |
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