Manasseh

noun

Ma·​nas·​seh mə-ˈna-sə How to pronounce Manasseh (audio)
1
: a son of Joseph and the traditional eponymous ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel
2
: a king of Judah reigning in the seventh century b.c. and noted for his attempt to establish polytheism

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The governor of Plateau State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, said the building collapsed as students were sitting an exam. Benjamin Brown, CNN, 13 July 2024 Solomon Islands Type: Legislative Date: April 17 What to Know: The ruling Ownership, Unity and Responsibility (OUR) party, led by four-time Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, performed well below expectations. Koh Ewe, TIME, 1 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew Mĕnashsheh

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Manasseh was in 1578

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“Manasseh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Manasseh. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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