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Minchah
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
or (מַנְחָה ), properly a gift (as often rendered) or present (Genesis 32:14; Genesis 19:21; Genesis 43:11 sq.), especially to nobles and kings (Judges 3:15; 1 Samuel 10:23; 2 Chronicles 17:5; 2 Chronicles 17:11; Psalms 45:13; Isaiah 39:1; 1 Kings 10:25); hence tribute from a subject nation (2 Samuel 8:2; 2 Samuel 8:6; 1 Kings 5:1 [1 Kings 4:21] 2 Kings 17:4; Psalms 72:10); but specifically an offering to God, i.e., sacrifice (Isaiah 1:13; 1 Chronicles 16:29), particularly a godless one, "meat-offering," consisting of flour, meal, or cakes, with oil and frankincense, burned upon the altar by itself, or in connection with a bloody offering Leviticus 2:1 sq.; Leviticus 7:9, etc.). (See OFFERING).
In Jewish liturgy the word Minchah is the technical term for the afternoon service of prayer. (See LITURGY) (I).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Minchah'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/m/minchah.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
