4472. mamror
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mamror: Bitterness

Original Word: מַמְרֹר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: mamror
Pronunciation: mam-rohr
Phonetic Spelling: (mam-rore')
Definition: Bitterness
Meaning: a bitterness, calamity

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
bitterness

From marar; a bitterness, i.e. (figuratively) calamity -- bitterness.

see HEBREW marar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from marar
Definition
a bitter thing
NASB Translation
bitterness (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[מַמְרוֺר] [ noun masculine] bitter thing; — only plural יַשְׂבִּעַנִי מַמְּרוֺרִים Job 9:18 (on dagh. f. dirim. compare Ges§ 20. 2. b), he sateth me with bitter things (bitter experiences; compare מָרֹר Lamentations 3:15).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root מָרַר (marar), which means "to be bitter" or "to make bitter."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between Hebrew and Greek terms, the concept of bitterness in the Greek New Testament can be found in words such as πικρία (pikria, Strong's Greek 4088), which also denotes bitterness or harshness, often in a metaphorical sense related to emotional or spiritual states.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term "mamror," its origins, and its usage within the biblical text, offering insight into the thematic elements of bitterness and calamity as they appear in Scripture.

Usage: The word "mamror" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe situations of intense bitterness or calamity, often in a metaphorical sense to express deep sorrow or hardship.

Context: • The Hebrew term "mamror" is a noun that encapsulates the concept of bitterness, both in a literal and figurative sense. It is closely related to the root מָרַר (marar), which is frequently used in the Hebrew Scriptures to describe the experience of bitterness, whether through taste or through life's adversities.
• In the context of the Hebrew Bible, "mamror" is often associated with the trials and tribulations faced by individuals or the nation of Israel. It serves as a poignant reminder of the hardships that can lead to spiritual growth or reflection.
• The term is used to convey the depth of suffering and the emotional response to calamity, highlighting the human experience of grappling with difficult circumstances. It underscores the biblical theme of enduring and overcoming adversity through faith and reliance on God.

Forms and Transliterations
מַמְּרֹרִֽים׃ ממררים׃ mam·mə·rō·rîm mammeroRim mammərōrîm
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Englishman's Concordance
Job 9:18
HEB: כִּ֥י יַ֝שְׂבִּעַ֗נִי מַמְּרֹרִֽים׃
NAS: But saturates me with bitterness.
KJV: but filleth me with bitterness.
INT: But saturates bitterness

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4472
1 Occurrence


mam·mə·rō·rîm — 1 Occ.















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