### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **Mᵉnîy**, represented by `{{H4507}}`, translates as **the Apportioner** or **Fate**, specifically as an idol. It is also defined as **number**. This term is exceptionally rare, appearing only **1 time** in **1 unique verse** in the entire biblical text, where it is used to identify a pagan deity.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The sole appearance of `{{H4507}}` is in a context of condemnation for idolatry. In [[Isaiah 65:11]], the Lord rebukes those who have forsaken `{{H5800}}` Him to worship false gods. The verse accuses them of preparing `{{H6186}}` a table `{{H7979}}` for "that troop" and furnishing `{{H4390}}` a drink offering `{{H4469}}` "unto that **number**." In this passage, **Mᵉnîy** is the name of an idol representing destiny or fate, worshipped by apostate Israelites.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words from its single context illuminate the gravity of this idolatry:
* `{{H1408}}` **Gad**: Defined as **Fortune, a Babylonian deity**, this idol is mentioned in the same breath as Mᵉnîy. The people are condemned for setting a table for this deity, highlighting the worship of a pair of gods representing fortune and fate [[Isaiah 65:11]].
* `{{H5800}}` **ʻâzab**: Meaning to **forsake** or relinquish, this word establishes the prerequisite sin for the worship of Mᵉnîy. The people's apostasy begins with their forsaking of the Lord [[Isaiah 65:11]].
* `{{H6186}}` **ʻârak**: This term means to **prepare** or set in order. It describes the deliberate, ritualistic action of arranging a table for the idol, showing that this was an act of organized worship, not a passive belief [[Isaiah 65:11]].
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{H4507}}` is focused on the sin of idolatry and misplaced trust.
* **Rejection of Sovereignty:** The worship of "Fate" or "the Apportioner" is a direct rejection of the sovereignty of the Lord `{{H3068}}`. It demonstrates a turn from the self-Existent God to impersonal, pagan concepts of destiny [[Isaiah 65:11]].
* **The Sin of Apostasy:** The use of `{{H4507}}` is explicitly tied to the action of forsaking `{{H5800}}` the Lord and forgetting `{{H7913}}` His holy `{{H6944}}` mountain `{{H2022}}`. It serves as a specific example of the apostasy God condemns.
* **Idolatrous Rituals:** The act of preparing a table and furnishing a drink offering shows that devotion to this idol involved formal acts of worship that were meant to be reserved for the Lord alone.
### Summary
In summary, `{{H4507}}` **Mᵉnîy** is a powerful, though rare, term representing the idol of Fate. Its single occurrence in scripture serves as a sharp indictment against those who would forsake the Lord to trust in pagan deities for their provision and destiny. It underscores the biblical principle that worship of any power other than the one true God, `{{H3068}}` Yᵉhôvâh, is an act of profound spiritual betrayal.
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