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manna from heaven

manna from heaven noun: unexpected help; miracle, deus ex machina, godsend.

Noun

manna from heaven (plural mannas from heaven)

  1. Unexpected help; miracle, deus ex machina, godsend.

Forms of manna from heaven

pluralmannas from heaven

Origin of manna from heaven

Referencing the miraculous food described in the Bible (Exodus 16:4–36). According to the biblical narrative, manna was a substance provided by God to the Israelites during their 40-year journey through the desert after leaving Egypt.

Questions about manna from heaven

What does manna from heaven mean?
Manna from heaven means unexpected help; miracle, deus ex machina, godsend.
What part of speech is manna from heaven?
Manna from heaven is a noun.
What is the plural of manna from heaven?
The plural of manna from heaven is mannas from heaven.

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  9. mannable
  10. Mannaean
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