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A feeding trough in a stable or stall, filled with fodder for donkeys, oxen, etc. The term is also used to refer to the stall in which animals were kept. The newborn Jesus was laid in a manger because there was no room at an inn.

A feeding place for livestock

Recognised by the animals of the household

Isaiah 1:3 Israel is like a wild animal which does not recognise or accept God's provision. See also Job 39:9

Provision for farm animals

Proverbs 14:4 See also Proverbs 12:10; Isaiah 30:24

Provision for beasts of burden

Genesis 24:32 See also Genesis 24:25; Genesis 42:27; Judges 19:19

Jesus Christ laid in a manger

Luke 2:7 See also Luke 2:12,16

Farm animals kept in stalls

Cattle kept in stalls

1 Kings 4:23 See also 2 Chronicles 32:28; Psalm 50:9; Habakkuk 3:17; Malachi 4:2

Other animals kept in stalls

1 Kings 4:26 pp 2 Chronicles 9:25; Luke 13:15

See also

2036  Christ, humility
2515  Christ, birth of
4406  agriculture
4603  animals