The meaning of “מָרַר”
Understanding mârar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(be, be in, deal, have, make) bitter(-ly, -ness), be moved with choler, (be, have sorely, it) grieved(-eth), provoke, ve...
מָרַר
(be, be in, deal, have, make) bitter(-ly, -ness), be moved with choler, (be, have sorely, it) grieved(-eth), provoke, vex. - to be (causatively, make) bitter (literally or figuratively) 1) to be bitter 1a) (Qal) to be bitter 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to show bitterness 1b2) to make bitter 1c) (Hiphil) to make bitter, embitter 1d) (Hithpalpel) 1d1) to embitter oneself 1d2) to be enraged 2) (TWOT) to be strong, strengthen
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 49:23 | “The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him:” Word: מָרַר (mârar) | |
| 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: מָרַר (mârar) | |
| 2 Kings 4:27 | “And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught him by the feet: but Gehazi came near to thrust her away. And the man of God said, Let her alone; for her soul is vexed within her: and the Lord hath hid it from me, and hath not told me.” Word: מָרַר (mârar) | |
| Isaiah 24:9 | “They shall not drink wine with a song; strong drink shall be bitter to them that drink it.” Word: מָרַר (mârar) | |
| Daniel 11:11 | “And the king of the south shall be moved with choler, and shall come forth and fight with him, even with the king of the north: and he shall set forth a great multitude; but the multitude shall be given into his hand.” Word: מָרַר (mârar) |
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