Manasseh

[ muh-nas-uh ]

/ məˈnæs ə /

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noun

the first son of Joseph. Genesis 41:51.

the tribe of Israel traditionally descended from him. Genesis 48:14–19.

a king of Judah of the 7th century b.c. 2 Kings 21.

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Words nearby Manasseh

Manannan, Manáos, Manarola, manas, Manassas, Manasseh, Manassite, Manat, man-at-arms, manatee, Manatí

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British Dictionary definitions for Manasseh

Manasseh

/ (məˈnæsɪ) /

noun Old Testament

the elder son of Joseph (Genesis 41:51)

the Israelite tribe descended from him

the territory of this tribe, in the upper Jordan valley

Douay spelling: Manases (məˈnæsiːz)

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