Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מַמְרֵא”
Understanding Mamrêʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Mamre. - § Mamre = "strength" or "fatness" - Mamre, an Amorite n pr m 1) an Amorite who allied himself with Abram n pr l...
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.” Word: מַמְרֵא (Mamrêʼ) |