Strong's H4978 · Hebrew
מַתְּנָא
mattᵉnâʼ · /mat-ten-aw'/
Definition
{a present; specifically (in a good sense), a sacrificial offering, (in a bad sense) a bribe}
KJV: gift.
Root / derivation: (Aramaic) corresponding to H4979 (מַתָּנָה)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מַתְּנָא across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Daniel3 verses
But if ye shew the dream, and the interpretation thereof, ye shall receive of me gifts and rewards and great honour: therefore shew me the dream, and the interpretation thereof. rewards: or, fee
Daniel 2:48Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon.
Daniel 5:17Then Daniel answered and said before the king, Let thy gifts be to thyself, and give thy rewards to another; yet I will read the writing unto the king, and make known to him the interpretation. rewards: or, fee
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4978 (mattᵉnâʼ) mean?
{a present; specifically (in a good sense), a sacrificial offering, (in a bad sense) a bribe}
How many times does H4978 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4978 (מַתְּנָא) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “gifts.”
How is mattᵉnâʼ translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4978 is rendered as “gifts” (3×).
Where does the Hebrew word מַתְּנָא come from?
(Aramaic) corresponding to H4979 (מַתָּנָה)