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Manasseh [muh-nas-uh] Examples 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.
Examples from the Web for manasseh Historical Examples of manasseh
In the house of Manasseh, the father of Joseph, there were great rejoicings.
I. Zangwill
Manasseh, Hezekiah’s successor, pursued the opposite policy.
Allan Menzies
“The Palazzo Cagliari,” remarked Manasseh, but without any significant emphasis.
Maurus Jokai
When Manasseh returned with the French ladies he sought the lawyer.
Maurus Jokai
“That conception of the Judgment is one that I cannot entertain,” returned Manasseh.
Maurus Jokai
British Dictionary definitions for manasseh Manasseh 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)