Lexical Definition
מָרָא Mârâʼ (maw-raw') Mara N:N-F-P
for מַר feminine; bitter
Mara.
- § Mara = "bitterness"
- Mara, a symbolic name of Naomi
1) a name that Naomi called herself due to her calamities
Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מָרָ֔א | Mara | Ruth.1.20 |
Extended Information
name of: נׇעֳמִי
- A woman living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.1.2 married to Elimelech (אֱלִימֶלֶךְ)
- mother of: Mahlon (מַחְלוֹן) and Chilion (כִּלְיוֹן); also called Mara at Rut.1.20
- Another name of no.o.mi (נׇעֳמִי "Naomi" נׇעֳמִי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
מָרָא Ruth 1:20, see I. מַר above
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Ruth | 1:20 |