מְנִי
me.ni
Destiny
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "מְנִי" (me.ni) is a proper name referring to a person, specifically a "Destiny." This term appears only once in the Bible, indicating its unique and distinctive significance. Given its short definition and singular occurrence, it is likely that "מְנִי" is a personal name rather than a concept or abstract idea. The fact that it falls under the semantic domain of "Proper Name: Person" reinforces this interpretation. As a proper name, "מְנִי" serves as a label or identifier for an individual, conveying their identity or a significant aspect of their character. In this context, the name "Destiny" suggests that the person may have been seen as having a predetermined or fateful role in life.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text