Strong's Lexicon mowreh: Teacher, early rain Original Word: מוֹרֶה Word Origin: Derived from the root יָרָה (yarah), meaning "to throw, shoot, or direct," often used in the context of teaching or instructing. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 1320 (διδάσκαλος, didaskalos): Teacher - Strong's Greek 5204 (ὕδωρ, hydor): Water, often used metaphorically for rain Usage: The Hebrew word "mowreh" primarily refers to a "teacher" or "instructor," someone who imparts knowledge or guidance. It is also used metaphorically to describe the "early rain," which is essential for the agricultural cycle in Israel, symbolizing divine provision and blessing. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, teachers held a significant role in society, often associated with wisdom and the transmission of God's laws and commandments. The early rain, or "mowreh," was crucial for the success of crops, marking the beginning of the rainy season and ensuring a fruitful harvest. This dual meaning reflects the importance of both spiritual and physical nourishment in the Hebrew worldview. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. מוֺרֶה noun masculinePsalm 84:7 (early) rain (compare יוֺרֶה); — Joel 2:23 ("" גֶּשֶׁם, מַלְקוֺשׁ) Joel 2:23 (strike out We), Psalm 84:7. II. מוֺרֶה noun masculineIsaiah 30:20 teacher; — absolute in אֵלוֺן מוֺרֶה Genesis 12:6 (J) = אֵלוֺנֵי מֹרֶה Deuteronomy 11:30 (⅏ ᵐ5 אֵלוֺן), the teacher's terebinth (see אֵלוֺן) near Shechem; compare גִּבְעַת הַמּוֺרֶה Judges 7:1 teacher's hill near the plain of Jezreel, probably Little Hermon, Nebî Daµî BdPal 244; the terebinth being a holy tree from which divine teaching was given, and the hill of the teacher the seat of a holy place whence divine teaching was given; see also (of God) Job 36:22; here belong probably likewise מוֺרָ֑י Proverbs 5:13, and מוֺרֶיךָ Isaiah 30:20 (twice in verse). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance early rain From yarah; an archer; also teacher or teaching; also the early rain (see yowreh) -- (early) rain. see HEBREW yarah see HEBREW yowreh Forms and Transliterations הַמּוֹרֶ֖ה המורה מוֹרֶ֥ה מוֹרֶֽה׃ מורה מורה׃ ham·mō·w·reh hammoReh hammōwreh mō·w·reh moReh mōwrehLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 84:6 HEB: בְּ֝רָכ֗וֹת יַעְטֶ֥ה מוֹרֶֽה׃ NAS: it a spring; The early rain also KJV: it a well; the rain also filleth INT: blessings covers the early Joel 2:23 Joel 2:23 3 Occurrences |
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