3982. maamar
Lexicon
maamar: Command, decree, word, saying

Original Word: מַאֲמַר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: ma'amar
Pronunciation: mah-ah-MAHR
Phonetic Spelling: (mah-am-ar')
Definition: Command, decree, word, saying
Meaning: something, said, an edict

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
commandment, decree

From 'amar; something (authoritatively) said, i.e. An edict -- commandment, decree.

see HEBREW 'amar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from amar
Definition
a word, command
NASB Translation
command (2), what (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[מַאֲמָר noun masculineEsther 9:32 word, command (late; Mishna id.) construct מַאֲמַר Esther 1:15; Esther 2:20; Esther 9:32.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root אָמַר (amar), which means "to say" or "to speak."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G4367 (προστάσσω, prostasso), which means "to command" or "to order." This Greek term similarly conveys the idea of issuing a directive or command, often with an authoritative tone. Both מַאֲמַר and προστάσσω emphasize the power and authority inherent in spoken words or commands, whether divine or human.

Usage: The word מַאֲמַר is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a spoken statement or decree, typically one that carries weight or authority. It is not frequently used but appears in contexts where a formal declaration or command is being referenced.

Context: מַאֲמַר (ma'amar) is a noun masculine in Biblical Hebrew, primarily used to describe a spoken word or decree. The term is rooted in the verb אָמַר (amar), which is a common verb in Hebrew meaning "to say" or "to speak." The noun form, מַאֲמַר, thus carries the implication of a formal or authoritative statement. In the context of the Hebrew Scriptures, it can refer to divine edicts or human commands that are meant to be heeded. The use of מַאֲמַר underscores the power and significance of spoken words, especially when they are intended to convey authority or command obedience. The term is relatively rare in the Hebrew Bible, highlighting its specific use in contexts where the weight of the spoken word is emphasized.

Forms and Transliterations
וּמַאֲמַ֣ר ומאמר מַאֲמַ֤ר מַאֲמַר֙ מאמר ma’ămar ma·’ă·mar maaMar ū·ma·’ă·mar ūma’ămar umaaMar
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Englishman's Concordance
Esther 1:15
HEB: עָשְׂתָ֗ה אֶֽת־ מַאֲמַר֙ הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ אֲחַשְׁוֵר֔וֹשׁ
NAS: she did not obey the command of King
KJV: because she hath not performed the commandment of the king
INT: did not obey the command of King Ahasuerus

Esther 2:20
HEB: מָרְדֳּכָ֑י וְאֶת־ מַאֲמַ֤ר מָרְדֳּכַי֙ אֶסְתֵּ֣ר
NAS: her; for Esther did what Mordecai told
KJV: did the commandment of Mordecai,
INT: as Mordecai what Mordecai Esther

Esther 9:32
HEB: וּמַאֲמַ֣ר אֶסְתֵּ֔ר קִיַּ֕ם
NAS: The command of Esther established
KJV: And the decree of Esther confirmed
INT: the command of Esther established

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3982
3 Occurrences


ma·’ă·mar — 2 Occ.
ū·ma·’ă·mar — 1 Occ.















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