Lexicon meen: Kind, species, sort Original Word: מֵאֵן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance refuse From ma'en; refractory -- refuse. see HEBREW ma'en NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom maen Definition refusing NASB Translation who refuse (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מֵאֵן] adjective id. plural מֵאֲנִים followed by Infinitive, of disobeying ׳י Jeremiah 13:10. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primitive rootCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance that corresponds to the Hebrew מֵאֵן (me'en). However, Greek terms that convey similar meanings of refusal or unwillingness include ἀρνέομαι (arneomai • Strong's Greek 720), which means to deny or refuse, and ἀπειθέω (apeitheo • Strong's Greek 544), meaning to disobey or be disobedient. Usage: The verb מֵאֵן (me'en) is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a refusal or unwillingness to comply with a request or command. It often conveys a sense of obstinacy or resistance. Context: The Hebrew verb מֵאֵן (me'en) appears in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, illustrating a range of human responses characterized by refusal or resistance. This term is often used to describe a deliberate choice to reject or decline an offer, command, or request. The verb is typically employed in narratives where individuals or groups exhibit a stubborn or obstinate attitude. Forms and Transliterations הַֽמֵּאֲנִ֣ים ׀ המאנים ham·mê·’ă·nîm hammê’ănîm hammeaNimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 13:10 HEB: הַזֶּ֨ה הָרָ֜ע הַֽמֵּאֲנִ֣ים ׀ לִשְׁמ֣וֹעַ אֶת־ NAS: people, who refuse to listen KJV: people, which refuse to hear INT: he wicked who to listen to my words 1 Occurrence |
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