Bible Vocabulary

Word Forms

These forms come from “manger” and change to fit the sentence.

  • mangerbase form
  • mangersplural

manger

noun /ˈmeɪ̯n.d͡ʒəː/

KJV 3 appearances

A manger is a low box or trough where animals eat. In the Bible, it is the place where baby Jesus was laid.

Biblical Usage

Jesus was born in a manger because there was no room in the inn. The manger shows that Jesus came from a humble home. It reminds us that God can be found in simple places.

KJV Representative Scriptures

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
Luke 2:7 (KJV)
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
Luke 2:12 (KJV)
And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
Luke 2:16 (KJV)