Manasseh

[ muh-nas-uh ]

/ məˈnæs ə /

noun

the first son of Joseph. Gen. 41:51.

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

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

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Examples from the Web for manasseh

Why should we be of the tribe of Manasseh when we can wander with Esau?
Leigh Hunt's Relations with Byron, Shelley and Keats|Barnette Miller
From this point of the journey Marduk insisted on riding ahead with Manasseh, lest new dangers might await them.
A King of Tyre|James M. Ludlow
Manasseh went nearer to the fence, and his eyes wandered thirstily over the green, flowering plants, just then in full beauty.
Yiddish Tales|Various
The two young women, still clinging to Manasseh, went with him to examine the Wallachian's scythe.
Manasseh|Maurus Jokai

But Manasseh did far worse than rehabilitate the worship at the high places which his father had discouraged.
The Expositor's Bible|F. W. Farrar

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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