Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מָרָא”
Understanding Mârâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
for מַר feminine; bitter Mara. - § Mara = "bitterness" - Mara, a symbolic name of Naomi 1) a name that Naomi called hers...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מָרָא
Phoneticmaw-raw'
TransliterationMârâʼ
Grammar Code
N:N-F-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
for מַר feminine; bitter Mara. - § Mara = "bitterness" - Mara, a symbolic name of Naomi 1) a name that Naomi called herself due to her calamities
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ruth 1:20 | “And she said unto them, Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me.” Word: מָרָא (Mârâʼ) |