מְנָת (Menat): The LORD Is My Portion

Reformed Thinking · Jul 26, 2025 · 26m · transcript

Deep Dive into מְנָתThe Hebrew word מְנָת (menāṯ) is a versatile feminine noun primarily meaning a "part" or "portion." It originates from the Hebrew root מָנָה, which signifies "to count" or "to allot." While considered an Aramaic loanword into Hebrew, it has deep linguistic roots across Semitic languages, with cognates like "מְנָתָא" in various Aramaic dialects and "mnt" in Ugaritic, where it also carries the meaning of "counting" or "list." A possible connection to the Akkadian word "manātu" is also noted. Its Greek equivalent in the Septuagint is "μερίς" (meris).The term’s comprehensive…