The meaning of “מָטַר”
Understanding mâṭar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(cause to) rain (upon). - to rain 1) to rain 1a) (Niphal) to be rained on or upon 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to rain, send rain 1...
מָטַר
(cause to) rain (upon). - to rain 1) to rain 1a) (Niphal) to be rained on or upon 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to rain, send rain 1b2) to rain hail, send hail
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 7:4 | “For yet seven days, and I will cause it to rain upon the earth forty days and forty nights; and every living substance that I have made will I destroy from off the face of the earth.” Word: מָטַר (mâṭar) | |
| Exodus 9:23 | “And Moses stretched forth his rod toward heaven: and the Lord sent thunder and hail, and the fire ran along upon the ground; and the Lord rained hail upon the land of Egypt.” Word: מָטַר (mâṭar) | |
| Job 38:26 | “To cause it to rain on the earth, where no man is; on the wilderness, wherein there is no man;” Word: מָטַר (mâṭar) | |
| Psalms 78:24 | “And had rained down manna upon them to eat, and had given them of the corn of heaven.” Word: מָטַר (mâṭar) | |
| Isaiah 5:6 | “And I will lay it waste: it shall not be pruned, nor digged; but there shall come up briers and thorns: I will also command the clouds that they rain no rain upon it.” Word: מָטַר (mâṭar) |
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