Berean Strong's Lexicon marana tha: "Our Lord, come!" or "O Lord, come!" Original Word: μαράνα θά Word Origin: Aramaic expression Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "marana tha," as it is an Aramaic expression. However, the concept of longing for the Lord's coming is echoed in various Hebrew scriptures that anticipate the coming of the Messiah, such as in the prophetic books. Usage: The phrase "marana tha" is an Aramaic expression used by early Christians as a prayer or exclamation expressing a longing for the return of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is a plea for the second coming of Christ and reflects the early church's anticipation and hope for His return. Cultural and Historical Background: "Marana tha" is one of the few Aramaic phrases preserved in the Greek New Testament, indicating its significance in the early Christian community. Aramaic was the common language spoken by Jesus and His disciples, and its use in the New Testament highlights the Jewish roots of the early church. The phrase reflects the eschatological hope that was central to early Christian belief, emphasizing the expectation of Christ's imminent return to establish His kingdom. HELPS Word-studies 3134 marán athá (marán athá) – "Maranatha," an Aramaic term derived from two roots which literally mean, "Our Lord has come" (perfect tense in Aramaic, emphasizing the lingering results involved). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origintransliterated Aramaic phrase Definition (our) Lord, come! NASB Translation Maranatha (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3134: μαραναθαμαραναθα (so Lachmann, but μαρὰν ἀθα R G T Tr WH), the Chaldean words אֲתָה מָרָנָא, i. e. our Lord cometh or will come: 1 Corinthians 16:22. (BB. DD.; cf. Klostermann, Probleme etc. (1883), p. 220ff; Kautzsch, Gr., pp. 12, 174; Nestle in Theol. Stud. aus Würtem. 1884, p. 186ff.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Maranatha. Of Chaldee origin (meaning our Lord has come); maranatha, i.e. An exclamation of the approaching divine judgment -- Maran-atha. Forms and Transliterations αθα ἀθά θα Μαραν Μαρὰν μαρανα μαραναθά marana thaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 16:22 AramGRK: ἤτω ἀνάθεμα μαρανα θα NAS: he is to be accursed. Maranatha. KJV: let him be Anathema Maranatha. INT: let him be accursed Maran atha 1 Corinthians 16:22 Aram |
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