Meni is the name of a pagan deity mentioned in Isaiah 65:11, who was worshipped by apostate Israelites. The name likely means 'fortune' or 'destiny' and refers to a Mesopotamian god of fate. The prophet Isaiah condemns those who abandon the Lord to worship Meni and other false gods.
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Condemnation of Idolatry
Isaiah condemns the Israelites who forsake the Lord, setting a table for the idol god Gad (Fortune) and filling the cup for Meni (Destiny). This represents a serious apostasy from Israel's covenant with God.
In the context of Isaiah 65, God warns of judgment against those who worship foreign gods like Meni and promises punishment for their rebellion and disobedience to the true God.
12I will assign you to the sword, and you will all bow down for the slaughter. For I called and you did not answer; I spoke and you did not listen. You did what is evil in my eyes and chose what displeases me.
Isaiah draws a sharp contrast between those who faithfully serve the Lord and those who have turned to idolatry, such as the worship of Meni. God's servants will be blessed, while idolaters face judgment.
13Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: My servants will eat, but you will go hungry; my servants will drink, but you will go thirsty; my servants will rejoice, but you will be put to shame.
Throughout the book of Isaiah, Israel is called to turn away from foreign gods and return to the one true God, providing context for the condemnation of the worship of Meni.
7Who is like me? Let him proclaim it, let him declare and lay it out before me—who has announced from of old what was to come, since I established an ancient people. Let them tell what is yet to be.
8Do not tremble, do not be afraid. Did I not announce it and declare it to you long ago? You are my witnesses. Is there any God besides me? There is no other Rock; I know of none.