Strong's Lexicon mattena: Gift Original Word: מַתְּנָא Word Origin: Derived from the root נָתַן (natan), meaning "to give." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1435 (δῶρον, doron) – meaning "gift" or "offering." - G5486 (χάρισμα, charisma) – meaning "gift" or "grace." Usage: The Hebrew word "mattena" refers to a gift or present. It is used in the context of something given voluntarily without expectation of return. In the Old Testament, it often denotes a tangible offering or a token of goodwill. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, giving gifts was a common practice to express friendship, loyalty, or to honor someone. Gifts were often exchanged during significant events such as weddings, religious festivals, or as part of diplomatic relations. The act of giving was seen as a reflection of one's character and generosity, and it played a crucial role in maintaining social bonds and community cohesion. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to mattanah Definition a gift NASB Translation gifts (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַתְּנָא] noun feminine gift; — plural absolute מַתְּנָן Daniel 2:6,48; suffix מַתְּנָתָךְ Daniel 5:17. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gift (Aramaic) corresponding to mattanah -- gift. see HEBREW mattanah Forms and Transliterations וּמַתְּנָ֨ן ומתנן מַתְּנָ֤ן מַתְּנָתָךְ֙ מתנן מתנתך mat·tə·nā·ṯāḵ mat·tə·nān matteNan mattənān mattənāṯāḵ mattenatoCh ū·mat·tə·nān umatteNan ūmattənānLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 2:6 HEB: וּפִשְׁרֵהּ֙ תְּֽהַחֲוֹ֔ן מַתְּנָ֤ן וּנְבִזְבָּה֙ וִיקָ֣ר NAS: you will receive from me gifts and a reward KJV: of me gifts and rewards and great INT: interpretation shew gifts reward honor Daniel 2:48 Daniel 5:17 3 Occurrences |
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