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Lexicon :: Strong's H4979 - matānâ

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מַתָּנָה
Transliteration
matānâ
Pronunciation
mat-taw-naw'
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 1443c

Strong’s Definitions

מַתָּנָה mattânâh, mat-taw-naw'; feminine of H4976; a present; specifically (in a good sense), a sacrificial offering, (in a bad sense) a bribe:—gift.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 17x

The KJV translates Strong's H4979 in the following manner: gifts (16x), as he is able (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 17x
The KJV translates Strong's H4979 in the following manner: gifts (16x), as he is able (1x).

  1. gift

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
מַתָּנָה mattânâh, mat-taw-naw'; feminine of H4976; a present; specifically (in a good sense), a sacrificial offering, (in a bad sense) a bribe:—gift.
STRONGS H4979: Abbreviations
† I. מַתָּנָה noun feminine gift; — absolute מ׳ Numbers 18:6 + 4 times; construct מַתְּנַת Deuteronomy 16:17; plural מַתָּנֹת Genesis 25:6 +, construct מַתְּנֹת Exodus 28:38, suffix מַתְּנֹתֵיכֶם Ezekiel 20:31 +, etc.; — gift, Genesis 25:6 (J) Ezekiel 46:16, 17; 2 Chronicles 21:3; offerings to י׳ Exodus 28:38 (מַתְּנֹת קָדְשֵׁיכֶם), Leviticus 23:38 (distinguished from נֶדֶר and נְדָבָה), Leviticus 18:29 (compare מַתָּנָם Leviticus 18:11; — all P); rejected (idolatrous) offerings Ezekiel 20:26, 31, 39; אִישׁ כְּמַתְּנַת יָדוֺ Deuteronomy 16:17 each man according to the gift of his hand, i.e. according to his ability; compare בָאָדָם לָקַחְתָּ מ׳ Psalm 68:19 thou (י׳) hast received gifts among men (i.e. either tribute gained by battle, compare Che, or the offerings of those who turn to י׳ Hup-Now; > gifts consisting of men JDMich Hengst Bö Ew DeW); מ׳ used of Levites, as God's gift to Aaron and his sons, Numbers 18:6, whose priesthood is עֲבֹדַת מ׳ Numbers 18:7, i.e. a service which is a gift from God; מַתָּנוֺת לָאֶבְיֹנִים Esther 9:22 gifts to the poor; = bribe Proverbs 15:27; Ecclesiastes 7:7.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

25:6; 25:6

Exodus

28:38; 28:38

Leviticus

18:11; 18:29; 23:38

Numbers

18:6; 18:6; 18:7

Deuteronomy

16:17; 16:17

2 Chronicles

21:3

Esther

9:22

Psalms

68:19

Proverbs

15:27

Ecclesiastes

7:7

Ezekiel

20:26; 20:31; 20:31; 20:39; 46:16; 46:17

H4979

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H4979 matches the Hebrew מַתָּנָה (matānâ),
which occurs 17 times in 17 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 25:6

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 25:6 - But while he was still alive, Abraham gave gifts to the sons of his concubines and sent them off to the east, away from his son Isaac.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 28:38

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 28:38 - It will be on Aaron's forehead, and Aaron will bear the iniquity of the holy things, which the Israelites are to sanctify by all their holy gifts; it will always be on his forehead, for their acceptance before the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 23:38

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 23:38 - besides the Sabbaths of the LORD and all your gifts, votive offerings, and freewill offerings which you must give to the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 18:6

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 18:6 - I myself have chosen your brothers the Levites from among the Israelites. They are given to you as a gift from the LORD, to perform the duties of the tent of meeting.

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 18:7

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 18:7 - But you and your sons with you are responsible for your priestly duties, for everything at the altar and within the curtain. And you must serve. I give you the priesthood as a gift for service; but the unauthorized person who approaches must be put to death."

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 18:29

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 18:29 - From all your gifts you must offer up every raised offering due the LORD, from all the best of it, and the holiest part of it.'

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 16:17

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 16:17 - Every one of you must give as you are able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God that he has given you.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 21:3

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 21:3 - Their father gave them many presents, including silver, gold, and other precious items, along with fortified cities in Judah. But he gave the kingdom to Jehoram because he was the firstborn.

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Unchecked Copy Box Est 9:22

Unchecked Copy BoxEst 9:22 - as the time when the Jews gave themselves rest from their enemies - the month when their trouble was turned to happiness and their mourning to a holiday. These were to be days of banqueting, happiness, sending gifts to one another, and providing for the poor.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:18 - You ascend on high, you have taken many captives. You receive tribute from men, including even sinful rebels. Indeed the LORD God lives there!

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:27 - The one who is greedy for gain troubles his household, but whoever hates bribes will live.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 7:7

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 7:7 - Surely oppression can turn a wise person into a fool; likewise, a bribe corrupts the heart.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 20:26

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 20:26 - I declared them to be defiled because of their sacrifices - they caused all their first born to pass through the fire - so that I would devastate them, so that they will know that I am the LORD.'

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 20:31

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 20:31 - When you present your sacrifices - when you make your sons pass through the fire - you defile yourselves with all your idols to this very day. Will I allow you to seek me, O house of Israel? As surely as I live, declares the sovereign LORD, I will not allow you to seek me!

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 20:39

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 20:39 - "'As for you, O house of Israel, this is what the sovereign LORD says: Each of you go and serve your idols, if you will not listen to me. But my holy name will not be profaned again by your sacrifices and your idols.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 46:16

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 46:16 - "'This is what the sovereign LORD says: If the prince should give a gift to one of his sons as his inheritance, it will belong to his sons, it is their property by inheritance.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 46:17

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 46:17 - But if he gives a gift from his inheritance to one of his servants, it will be his until the year of liberty; then it will revert to the prince. His inheritance will only remain with his sons.
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