Word Study

The meaning of מַמְרֵא

Understanding Mamrêʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H4471
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

מַמְרֵא

Phoneticmam-ray'
TransliterationMamrêʼ
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Mamre. - § Mamre = "strength" or "fatness" - Mamre, an Amorite n pr m 1) an Amorite who allied himself with Abram n pr loc 2) an oak grove on Mamre's land in Palestine where Abraham dwelt 3) a place near Abraham's burial place, apparently identified with Hebron

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

10 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 23:19

And after this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah before Mamre: the same is Hebron in the land of Canaan.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
10x
Most Frequent Book
Genesis
Book Distribution
Genesis10

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'מַמְרֵא' deepen your understanding of Genesis 23:19?