Meni
Culture & SocietyWhat is the meaning of Meni in the Bible?
Meni denotes a deity of fortune or fate, potentially linked to the Pleiades constellation, appearing in the marginalia of Isaiah 65:11 alongside Gad.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Meni clarifies the specific astral and fate-related deities that ancient Israelites were warned against worshipping, distinguishing Yahwism from surrounding polytheistic practices.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Ancient Cultural Lens: Avoid applying 21st-century Western assumptions to Meni. Examine how first-century or Near Eastern listeners understood this practice within their daily social dynamics.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Meni in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Meni clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Isaiah 65:11
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Meni." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/meni/