מְנוּסָה
me.nu.sah
fugitive
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe word "me.nu.sah" (H4499) is a Hebrew term that encompasses the concept of a fugitive. A fugitive is someone who has fled or escaped, often running away from danger or capture. This term explicitly conveys the idea of someone in a state of flight or on the run. The Hebrew lexicon indicates that this word has a relatively limited range of usage, appearing only twice in the Bible. Its rarity suggests that it may convey a specific or nuanced meaning, perhaps highlighting the state of being a fugitive as a significant aspect of one's identity or circumstances. While the data provided does not supply further context or nuances of meaning, the straightforward definition of "fugitive" sheds light on the experience of individuals who have fled and are now in a state of uncertainty, looking over their shoulders, and potentially seeking refuge or a safe haven.
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Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
For you shall not go out in haste, neither shall you go by flight: for Yahweh will go before you; and the God of Israel will be your rear guard.
Leviticus 26:36“ ‘As for those of you who are left, I will send a faintness into their hearts in the lands of their enemies. The sound of a driven leaf will put them to flight; and they shall flee, as one flees from the sword. They will fall when no one pursues.