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
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?