Strong's Lexicon maar: Nakedness, bareness Original Word: מַעַר Word Origin: Derived from the root עָרָה (arah), meaning "to bare" or "to uncover." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is γυμνός (gumnos), which also means "naked" or "bare." This term appears in passages such as Revelation 3:17, where the Laodicean church is described as "wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked," highlighting spiritual destitution. Usage: The Hebrew word "maar" primarily denotes a state of being uncovered or exposed, often referring to physical nakedness. It can also imply vulnerability or a lack of protection. In the biblical context, nakedness is frequently associated with shame or disgrace, reflecting the cultural and religious significance of modesty and honor. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, clothing was not only a practical necessity but also a symbol of dignity and social status. Nakedness, therefore, was often seen as a state of humiliation or dishonor. The concept of being "uncovered" could also extend metaphorically to situations where one's weaknesses or sins were exposed. The biblical narrative frequently uses the imagery of nakedness to convey spiritual truths about human vulnerability and the need for divine covering. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom arah Definition a bare or naked place NASB Translation clear space (1), Maareh-geba* (1), nakedness (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַעֲרֶה], מַ֫עַר noun [masculine] bare, naked place (hence Μαραθών, Marathon, according to LewyFremdw. 144); — 1 bare place, or space: construct מִמַּעֲרִהגָּֿ֑בַע Judges 20:33 bare (open) space of Geba' (si vera 1.; but see II. מַעֲרָב); כְּמַעַראִֿישׁ 1 Kings 7:36 according to the clear space on each (plate, see לוּחַ). 2 suffix מַעְרֵח Nahum 3:5 figurative of Nineveh (pudenda exposed in shameful punishment; compare עֶרְוָה). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance nakedness, proportion From arah; a nude place, i.e. (literally) the pudenda, or (figuratively) a vacant space -- nakedness, proportion. see HEBREW arah Forms and Transliterations כְּמַֽעַר־ כמער־ מַעְרֵ֔ךְ מערך kə·ma·‘ar- kəma‘ar- kemaar ma‘·rêḵ ma‘rêḵ maRechLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 7:36 HEB: אֲרָי֣וֹת וְתִמֹרֹ֑ת כְּמַֽעַר־ אִ֥ישׁ וְלֹי֖וֹת NAS: and palm trees, according to the clear space on each, KJV: and palm trees, according to the proportion of every one, INT: lions and palm to the clear each wreaths Nahum 3:5 2 Occurrences |
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