The meaning of “מָטַר”
Understanding mâṭar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
rain. - rain 1) rain
מָטַר
rain. - rain 1) rain
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 9:34 | “And when Pharaoh saw that the rain and the hail and the thunders were ceased, he sinned yet more, and hardened his heart, he and his servants.” Word: מָטַר (mâṭar) | |
| 1 Samuel 12:18 | “So Samuel called unto the Lord; and the Lord sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared the Lord and Samuel.” Word: מָטַר (mâṭar) | |
| 1 Kings 17:1 | “And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the Lord God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.” Word: מָטַר (mâṭar) | |
| Job 36:27 | “For he maketh small the drops of water: they pour down rain according to the vapour thereof:” Word: מָטַר (mâṭar) | |
| Proverbs 28:3 | “A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.” Word: מָטַר (mâṭar) |
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