The meaning of “מַעַר”
Understanding maʻar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
nakedness, proportion. - a nude place, i.e. (literally) the pudenda, or (figuratively) a vacant space 1) bare, naked pla...
מַעַר
nakedness, proportion. - a nude place, i.e. (literally) the pudenda, or (figuratively) a vacant space 1) bare, naked place, nakedness 1a) bare place 1b) nakedness, pudenda (exposed in punishment)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 7:36 | “For on the plates of the ledges thereof, and on the borders thereof, he graved cherubims, lions, and palm trees, according to the proportion of every one, and additions round about.” Word: מַעַר (maʻar) | |
| Nahum 3:5 | “Behold, I am against thee, saith the Lord of hosts; and I will discover thy skirts upon thy face, and I will shew the nations thy nakedness, and the kingdoms thy shame.” Word: מַעַר (maʻar) |
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