מָנִים֙
𐤌𐤍𐤉𐤌
mâneh
minas
A unit of weight used in the ancient Near East, particularly as a standard for measuring precious metals or commodities. In biblical contexts, a 'maneh' (mina) represented a fixed, officially recognized measure, though its precise value varied over historical periods and may have differed regionally. The term also appears as a fixed amount associated with tribute, commerce, or temple offerings.
1 Kings 10:17 · Word #7
Lexicon H4488
| Lemma | מָנֶה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤍𐤄 |
| Transliteration | mâneh |
| Strong's | H4488 |
| Definition | A unit of weight used in the ancient Near East, particularly as a standard for measuring precious metals or commodities. In biblical contexts, a 'maneh' (mina) represented a fixed, officially recognized measure, though its precise value varied over historical periods and may have differed regionally. The term also appears as a fixed amount associated with tribute, commerce, or temple offerings. |
Morphology HNcmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | minas |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4488-02
appointed weight-units
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to count, appoint, assign," referring to a fixed, officially assigned measure. The masculine plural absolute form is reflected by the plural "weight-units," preserving both number and the concept of standardized assigned portions. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
minas
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Standardized from "appointed weight-units". |