Strong's H3984 · Hebrew
מָאן
mâʼn · /mawn/
Definition
a utensil
KJV: vessel.
Root / derivation: (Aramaic) probably from a root corresponding to H579 (אָנָה) in the sense of an inclosure by sides;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מָאן across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Ezra4 verses
And the vessels also of gold and silver of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took out of the temple that was in Jerusalem, and brought them into the temple of Babylon, those did Cyrus the king take out of the temple of Babylon, and they were delivered unto one, whose name was Sheshbazzar, whom he had made governor; governor: or, deputy
Ezra 5:15And said unto him, Take these vessels, go, carry them into the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be builded in his place.
Ezra 6:5And also let the golden and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took forth out of the temple which is at Jerusalem, and brought unto Babylon, be restored, and brought again unto the temple which is at Jerusalem, every one to his place, and place them in the house of God. brought again: Chaldee, go
Ezra 7:19The vessels also that are given thee for the service of the house of thy God, those deliver thou before the God of Jerusalem.
Daniel3 verses
Belshazzar, whiles he tasted the wine, commanded to bring the golden and silver vessels which his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken out of the temple which was in Jerusalem; that the king, and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, might drink therein. father: or, grandfather taken: Cald. brought forth
Daniel 5:3Then they brought the golden vessels that were taken out of the temple of the house of God which was at Jerusalem; and the king, and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, drank in them.
Daniel 5:23But hast lifted up thyself against the Lord of heaven; and they have brought the vessels of his house before thee, and thou, and thy lords, thy wives, and thy concubines, have drunk wine in them; and thou hast praised the gods of silver, and gold, of brass, iron, wood, and stone, which see not, nor hear, nor know: and the God in whose hand thy breath is, and whose are all thy ways, hast thou not glorified:
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3984 (mâʼn) mean?
a utensil
How many times does H3984 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3984 (מָאן) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “vessels.”
How is mâʼn translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3984 is rendered as “vessels” (7×).
Where does the Hebrew word מָאן come from?
(Aramaic) probably from a root corresponding to H579 (אָנָה) in the sense of an inclosure by sides;