מָן֙
𐤌𐤍
mân
manna
Edible substance supernaturally provided as food for the Israelites during their desert wandering, described as resembling coriander seed, white in color and tasting like wafers with honey. In biblical usage, מָן refers to this unique food, sometimes accompanied by narrative emphasis on its miraculous or mysterious origin, and the questions it prompted among the Israelites.
Deuteronomy 8:16 · Word #2
Lexicon H4478
| Lemma | מָן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤍 |
| Transliteration | mân |
| Strong's | H4478 |
| Definition | Edible substance supernaturally provided as food for the Israelites during their desert wandering, described as resembling coriander seed, white in color and tasting like wafers with honey. In biblical usage, מָן refers to this unique food, sometimes accompanied by narrative emphasis on its miraculous or mysterious origin, and the questions it prompted among the Israelites. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | manna |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4478-02
manna
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular noun, absolute form; historically derived from an interrogative particle but functioning as a substantive. |
| Rendering Rationale | Though derived from the interrogative root מה (“what?”), this form functions as a masculine singular noun naming the mysterious food so called from the question it provoked. “Manna” preserves its established identity while reflecting its etymological link to inquiry. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
manna
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 is accurate and context-appropriate for the unique heavenly food supplied to Israel. |