Strong's Lexicon methar: Rain, downpour Original Word: מֵיתָר Word Origin: Derived from the root מָטַר (matar), which means "to rain" or "to cause rain." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for rain is ὑετός (hyetos), Strong's Greek #5205, which also signifies rain or a shower. Usage: The term "methar" refers specifically to rain or a downpour, often used in the context of God's provision and blessing through the natural cycle of weather. It signifies the physical manifestation of rain as a life-sustaining resource, essential for agriculture and survival in the ancient Near East. Cultural and Historical Background: In the agrarian society of ancient Israel, rain was crucial for the success of crops and the sustenance of life. The Israelites depended heavily on seasonal rains, particularly the "early" and "latter" rains, for their agricultural cycles. Rain was often seen as a direct blessing from God, and its absence could be interpreted as divine displeasure or judgment. The concept of rain was deeply intertwined with the covenant relationship between God and His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 11:13-17, where obedience to God's commandments was linked to the provision of rain. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yathar Definition cord, string NASB Translation bowstrings (1), cords (7), ropes (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מֵיתָר] noun masculine cord, string (compare II. יֶתֶר); of tent-cords מֵתָרַי Jeremiah 10:20; מֵיתָרַיִךְ Isaiah 54:2; specifically of cords of tabernacle, מֵיתָרָיו Exodus 39:40; Numbers 3:26; מֵיתְרֵיהֶם Exodus 35:18; Numbers 3:37; Numbers 4:26,32 (all P); of bow-strings מֵיתָרֶיךָ Psalm 21:13. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cord, string From yathar; a cord (of a tent) (compare yether) or the string (of a bow) -- cord, string. see HEBREW yathar see HEBREW yether Forms and Transliterations בְּ֝מֵֽיתָרֶ֗יךָ במיתריך וּמֵ֣יתְרֵיהֶ֔ם וּמֵֽיתְרֵיהֶֽם׃ ומיתריהם ומיתריהם׃ מֵֽיתְרֵיהֶ֔ם מֵֽיתָרַ֔יִךְ מֵֽיתָרָ֔יו מֵיתְרֵיהֶֽם׃ מֵיתָרַ֖י מֵיתָרָ֖יו מיתרי מיתריהם מיתריהם׃ מיתריו מיתריך bə·mê·ṯā·re·ḵā bemeitaReicha bəmêṯāreḵā mê·ṯā·ra·yiḵ mê·ṯā·rāw mê·ṯā·ray mê·ṯə·rê·hem meitaRai meitaRav meitaRayich meitereiHem meitreiHem mêṯārāw mêṯāray mêṯārayiḵ mêṯərêhem ū·mê·ṯə·rê·hem uMeitereiHem uMeitreiHem ūmêṯərêhemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 35:18 HEB: הֶחָצֵ֖ר וְאֶת־ מֵיתְרֵיהֶֽם׃ NAS: of the court and their cords; KJV: of the court, and their cords, INT: and the pegs of the court and their cords Exodus 39:40 Numbers 3:26 Numbers 3:37 Numbers 4:26 Numbers 4:32 Psalm 21:12 Isaiah 54:2 Jeremiah 10:20 9 Occurrences |
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