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manna

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Noun — In the Bible, the food that miraculously appeared to feed the Israelites in the desert.

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miraculous food manna from heaven

How to use manna

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manna from heaven

Etymology

Traced back through Latin and Greek to Hebrew man, the name of the biblical food.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “manna” mean?

The word “manna” means in the Bible, the food that miraculously appeared to feed the Israelites in the desert. In plain terms, an unexpected windfall or stroke of good fortune, from the biblical story of miraculous food.

How do you pronounce “manna”?

“Manna” is pronounced MA-nuh (/ˈmænə/ in IPA).

How do you use “manna” in a sentence?

Here is “manna” used in a sentence: “According to Exodus, manna fell from the sky each morning.”

What part of speech is “manna”?

“Manna” is a noun.

Where does the word “manna” come from?

The word “manna” comes from Latin. Traced back through Latin and Greek to Hebrew man, the name of the biblical food.

How many meanings does “manna” have?

“Manna” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in the Bible, the food that miraculously appeared to feed the Israelites in the desert.

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