ΜΝΙΑΝ, μνιαν
MNIAN, mnian
Sounds Like: YAM-nee-an
Translations: Jamnia, Jabneh
From the root: ΙΑΜΝΙΑ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: This word appears to be a misspelling or a variant of 'ΙΑΜΝΙΑ' (Jamnia), a significant ancient city located on the Mediterranean coast of Judea. It was a prominent Jewish center after the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD. The city is mentioned in historical texts, including the books of Maccabees, as a place of military activity and a center of Jewish life.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G2387 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Unknown: Yes
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- 4 Maccabees — 17:8
- Job — 14:13
- Isaiah — 32:10
- Romans — 1:9
- Ephesians — 1:16
- 1 Thessalonians — 1:2, 3:6
- 2 Timothy — 1:3
- Philemon — 1:4
- Shepherd of Hermas — 15:3
From the same root
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