Manna Meaning in English

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Definition

Manna is a miraculous food described in the Bible that was provided by God to the Israelites in the desert. More broadly, it can also mean something valuable or helpful that comes unexpectedly.

Usage & Nuances

Used in religious, literary, or figurative contexts. Often appears as 'like manna from heaven' to describe sudden, much-needed help or fortune. Outside religious reference, it is somewhat formal or poetic.

• Spanish: maná
• Portuguese (BR): maná
• Portuguese (PT): maná
• Chinese (Simplified): 吗哪（圣经意义） - 意外的好运
• Chinese (Traditional): 嗎哪（聖經意義） - 意外的好運
• Hindi: मन्ना
• Arabic: المنّ
• Bengali: মন্না
• Russian: манна
• Japanese: マナ
• Vietnamese: manna - ơn trời ban
• Korean: 만나
• Turkish: manna - gökten inen yiyecek
• Urdu: منّن
• Indonesian: manna - rezeki dari surga

Example Sentences

They described the unexpected money as manna.

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Rain after the long drought was like manna for the farmers.

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That job offer was manna just when I needed it most.

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For students, free Wi-Fi in the library is real manna.

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When my friends brought food during my busy week, it felt like manna from heaven.

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In the Bible, God sent manna to feed the Israelites.

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