Strong's Lexicon mamror: Bitterness Original Word: מַמְרֹר Word Origin: Derived from the root מָרַר (marar), meaning "to be bitter" or "to make bitter." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with bitterness is πικρία (pikria), Strong's Greek 4088, which appears in passages such as Ephesians 4:31 and Hebrews 12:15. Usage: The term "mamror" refers to a state or quality of bitterness. It is often used metaphorically to describe emotional or spiritual bitterness, distress, or hardship. In the Hebrew Bible, bitterness can be associated with grief, suffering, or the consequences of sin. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, bitterness was a powerful metaphor for the emotional and spiritual states of individuals and communities. The Israelites experienced bitterness during their slavery in Egypt, which is commemorated in the Passover meal with bitter herbs. Bitterness also symbolized the consequences of turning away from God, as seen in the experiences of various biblical figures who faced hardship due to disobedience or sin. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom 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). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bitterness From marar; a bitterness, i.e. (figuratively) calamity -- bitterness. see HEBREW marar Forms and Transliterations מַמְּרֹרִֽים׃ ממררים׃ mam·mə·rō·rîm mammeroRim mammərōrîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 |
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