Lexical Definition
Μαναήν Manaḗn (man-ah-ane') Manaen N:N-M-P
of uncertain origin
Manaen.
- Manaën, a Christian
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Μαναήν | Manaen | Acts.13.1 |
Abbott-Smith
Μαναήν, ὁ (Heb. מְנַחֵם),
Manaen: Ac 13:1.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Acts | 13:1 |
Profile
Male • Christian prophet • Prophet and teacher in the church at Antioch.
Man living at the time of the New Testament
Manaen, a prophet and teacher, was part of the church at Antioch (Act.13.1).
- A man living at the time of the New Testament, only mentioned at Act.13.1;
- only referred to as Manaen Μαναήν.
Manaen was a prophet and teacher in the early Christian church at Antioch. He is mentioned alongside other prominent figures such as Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, and Saul (later known as Paul). Manaen is described as having been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, indicating that he may have had a connection to the Herodian royal family. As a prophet and teacher, Manaen played a role in the worship, instruction, and leadership of the church at Antioch (Acts 13:1).
All entries for Manaen: Μαναήν