Manger

A feeding trough in a stable or stall, filled with fodder for donkeys, oxen, etc. The term is also used to refer to the stall in which animals were kept. The newborn Jesus was laid in a manger because there was no room at an inn.

A feeding place for livestock

Recognised by the animals of the household

Isaiah 1:3 Israel is like a wild animal which does not recognise or accept God's provision. See also Job 39:9

The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s manger, but Israel does not know; My people do not understand.”

Provision for farm animals

Proverbs 14:4 See also Proverbs 12:10; Isaiah 30:24

Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.

Provision for beasts of burden

Genesis 24:32 See also Genesis 24:25, Genesis 42:27; Judges 19:19

So the man came to the house, and the camels were unloaded. Straw and feed were brought to the camels, and water to wash his feet and the feet of his companions.

Jesus Christ laid in a manger

Luke 2:7 See also Luke 2:12, Luke 2:16

And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

Farm animals kept in stalls

Cattle kept in stalls

1 Kings 4:23 See also 2 Chronicles 32:28; Psalm 50:9; Habakkuk 3:17; Malachi 4:2

ten fat oxen, twenty range oxen, and a hundred sheep, as well as deer, gazelles, roebucks, and fattened poultry.

Other animals kept in stalls

1 Kings 4:26 parallel 2 Chronicles 9:25; Luke 13:15