מַתְּנָא
mat.t.na
“gift”
Definition
{a present; specifically (in a good sense), a sacrificial offering, (in a bad sense) a bribe}
(Aramaic) corresponding to H4979 (מַתָּנָה)
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word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Feminine)
A:N-F
A:N-F
Occurrences
מַתְּנָא appears 3 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
But if you tell me the dream and its interpretation, you will receive from me gifts and rewards and great honor. So tell me the dream and its interpretation.”
Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon.
In response, Daniel said to the king, “You may keep your gifts for yourself and give your rewards to someone else. Nevertheless, I will read the inscription for the king and interpret it for him.
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