Strong’s H4751

מַר

Part of speech

Adjective; substantive

Transliteration

mar

Pronunciation

mar or maw-raw'

Definition

Bitter, bitterness

Meaning

bitter, bitterness, bitterly

Usage

The Hebrew words "mar" and "marah" are used to describe a state of bitterness, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. Literally, it can refer to a bitter taste, as in the case of water or food. Metaphorically, it often describes a state of emotional distress, grief, or rebellion. The term can also denote a sense of harshness or severity in circumstances or relationships.

Bible references

Genesis 27:34;Exodus 15:23;Numbers 5:18;Numbers 5:19;Numbers 5:23;Numbers 5:24;Numbers 5:24;Numbers 5:27;Judges 18:25;1 Samuel 1:10;1 Samuel 15:32;1 Samuel 22:2;2 Samuel 2:26;2 Samuel 17:8;Esther 4:1;Job 3:20;Job 7:11;Job 10:1;Job 21:25;Psalm 64:3;Proverbs 5:4;Proverbs 14:10;Proverbs 27:7;Proverbs 31:6;Ecclesiastes 7:26

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