Lexicon mahamorah: Exchange, Barter Original Word: מַהֲמֹרָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance deep pit From an unused root of uncertain meaning; perhaps an abyss -- deep pit. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a flood, watery pit NASB Translation deep pits (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַהֲמֹרָה] noun feminine flood (compare Arabic √), or watery pit (properly place of flowing waters; compare Symm βοθύνους, and Late Hebrew, NHWBiii. 40) — only plural מַהֲמֹרוֺת Psalm 140:11 (Gr Che מכמרות, nets, see below כמר; compare רֶשֶׁת Psalm 140:6). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb הָמַר (hamar), which means "to be deep" or "to be dark."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek term in the Septuagint and the New Testament that aligns with the concept of מַהֲמֹרָה is Strong's Greek Number G5004, τάρταρος (tartaros). This term is used to describe a deep abyss or a place of confinement, often associated with the underworld or a place of punishment for the wicked. In 2 Peter 2:4, the term τάρταρος is used to describe the place where fallen angels are held in chains of darkness. Usage: The term מַהֲמֹרָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a deep, dark pit or abyss. It conveys a sense of depth and obscurity, often metaphorically representing a place of chaos or danger. Context: מַהֲמֹרָה (mahamorah) is a noun that appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe a profound and dark abyss. This term is often used in poetic and prophetic literature to evoke imagery of chaos, danger, or the unknown. The concept of an abyss in biblical literature is frequently associated with the primordial waters or the depths of the earth, symbolizing a place beyond human control or understanding. In the context of ancient Near Eastern cosmology, the abyss is often seen as a boundary between the ordered world and the chaotic forces that lie beyond. The use of מַהֲמֹרָה in the biblical text serves to highlight the power and majesty of God, who alone can control and contain the forces represented by the abyss. Forms and Transliterations בְּ֝מַהֲמֹר֗וֹת במהמרות bə·ma·hă·mō·rō·wṯ bemahamoRot bəmahămōrōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 140:10 HEB: בָּאֵ֥שׁ יַפִּלֵ֑ם בְּ֝מַהֲמֹר֗וֹת בַּֽל־ יָקֽוּמוּ׃ NAS: into the fire, Into deep pits from which they cannot KJV: into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again. INT: may burning may they be cast deep cannot rise 1 Occurrence |
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