Lexicon Mainan: Mainan Original Word: Μαϊνάν Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Mainan. Probably of Hebrew origin; Mainan, an Israelite -- Mainan. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originvariant reading for Menna, q.v. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3104: ΜαϊνάνΜαϊνάν (T Tr WH Μεννά), indeclinable (Lachmann Μεννας, genitive Meyer), ὁ, Menna or Menan (A. V.-1611Menam), the name of one of Christ's ancestors: Luke 3:31 (Lachmann brackets τοῦ Μαϊνάν). STRONGS NT 3104: ΜεννάΜεννά or Μεννας, see Μαϊνάν. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: The name Μαϊνάν is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name מֵינָן (Meynan).Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek Μαϊνάν corresponds to the Hebrew מֵינָן (Meynan), although the specific Hebrew entry is not directly listed in Strong's Concordance. The connection is primarily through the genealogical context and the transliteration of the name from Hebrew to Greek. Usage: Μαϊνάν appears in the genealogical records of the New Testament, specifically in the Gospel of Luke. Context: Μαϊνάν is a figure mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. He is listed as an ancestor of Jesus, situated between Arphaxad and Shelah. The genealogy in Luke 3:35-36 traces the lineage of Jesus through his earthly father, Joseph, back to Adam, emphasizing Jesus' connection to all humanity. The inclusion of Μαϊνάν in this genealogy highlights the continuity of God's plan through generations, underscoring the fulfillment of divine promises through the lineage of Jesus. The genealogical record serves to affirm Jesus' rightful place in the line of David, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah's descent. Forms and Transliterations Μεννα Μεννά Μεννὰ Menna MennáLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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