Manna is usually used to mean the miraculoussurprisingly caused by divine power or involving something impossible by normal means food said in the Bible to have been provided for the Israelites in the wildernessa wild, empty area far from towns and human settlement. It can also refer to a sweet, hardenedmade firm or solid after being soft or liquid substance that comes from some trees.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈmænə/
Easy pronunciation: MAN-uh (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
Use this pronunciation for the biblical food given to the Israelites.
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Manna Meaning
the miraculous food God provided for the Israelites in the Bible
Part of speech: noun
Definition: (Old Testament) food that God gave the Israelites during the Exodus
Example: The story says that manna fell from heaven to feed the Israelites.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- manna from heaven — Direct biblical phrase for the same sense.
- miraculous food — Describes the same religious meaning.
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Other Meanings of Manna
Meaning 2
a sweet, hardened substance that oozes from some trees
Part of speech: noun
Definition: hardened sugary exudation of various trees
Example: Some trees produce a sugary manna that can be collected and eaten.
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Manna Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- manna from heaven
- miraculous food
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use manna to mean any kind of unexpected help, but that is a figurative extension, not the core dictionary sense.
- Do not confuse manna with manna from heaven as a general phrase for good luck or an unexpected gift.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does manna mean?
Manna most commonly means the miraculous food said in the Bible to have been given to the Israelites in the wilderness. It can also mean a sweet substance that comes from certain trees.
What is the synonym of manna?
For the biblical sense, the main synonyms are manna from heaven and miraculous food.
Is manna always a religious word?
No. It can also refer to a sugary material produced by some trees.
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