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  1. Nov 30, 2017 · Manger comes from the Latin word for chew or eat. It refers to a trough where horses and donkeys and cattle ate. For example, Luke uses it in Luke 13:15: The Lord answered him, “You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the Sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger and lead it away to water it?” And in the most famous Christmas ...

  2. Aug 3, 2024 · Ultimately, the manger stands as a powerful symbol of Gods love and the redemptive narrative woven throughout scripture, offering hope that He meets us in our lowly states and invites all to partake of His grace.

  3. Oct 27, 2022 · The manger was a signWhen the angel appeared to the shepherds in the field to invite them to visit the newborn King, he told them to look for a baby in a manger. The manger wasn’t just a sign for the shepherds; it’s a sign to all of us that Jesus is accessible to everyone who seeks Him.

  4. Dec 13, 2023 · The most popular reference to the manger in the Bible is found in the Gospel of Luke, when Mary and Joseph are struggling to find shelter before Jesus’ birth. The text describes how “she laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn” (Luke 2:7).

  5. When the child Jesus was born, his mother Mary laid him in a manger (Lk 2:7). The word “manger” comes from the Latin word manducare which means “to eat.” A manger or crib is a wooden or stone feeding trough or food box that holds hay for larger farm animals like cattle, horses, and donkeys.

  6. Oct 4, 2022 · The word “manger” appears four times in the New Testament. Luke is the only writer who uses the word, which he does three times in the second chapter of his Gospel and another time when he quotes Jesus. The first time he refers to a manger, it describes Jesus’ birth.

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  8. The manger also serves as a reminder of the core values of Christmas – love, generosity, and humility. Its presence in the nativity scene is a visual prompt to remember and practice these virtues. Love is embodied in the birth of Jesus, believed to be an act of divine love for humanity.

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