Lexical Summary maarom: Nakedness, bareness Original Word: מַעֲרֹם Strong's Exhaustive Concordance naked From aram, in the sense of stripping; bare -- naked. see HEBREW aram NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ur Definition something naked NASB Translation naked ones (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַעֲרֹם, Köii. 1, 121] noun masculine naked thing; — plural abstract suffix מַעֲרֻמֵּיהֶם2Chronicles 28:15 their nakedness (denominative from foregoing Sta§ 273 a; > √ ערם BaNB § 166 b). III. עור (√ of following; meaning unknown). Topical Lexicon Definition and Scope The Hebrew noun מַעֲרֹם designates an item of clothing or a change of raiment given to another. It carries the nuance of both practical covering and restoring dignity to the person clothed. Scriptural Occurrence 2 Chronicles 28:15 contains the sole biblical use: “Then the men designated by name got up and took the captives, and from the plunder they clothed all who were naked, gave them clothes and sandals, food and drink, and healing balm, and they led all the feeble on donkeys. They brought them to Jericho, the city of palms, and returned to Samaria.” (Berean Standard Bible) Historical Context • Setting: The reign of wicked King Ahaz of Judah, circa 732 BC. Theological Significance Restoration of Dignity—By providing מַעֲרֹם, the Ephraimites demonstrated repentance and a concrete expression of covenant compassion. Clothing the naked reverses shame (Genesis 3:21) and re-affirms the image of God in every person. Obedience to Prophetic Word—The swift action illustrates that genuine repentance is visible and practical (James 2:15-17). Oded’s call was heeded not merely in word but in deed. Unity among God’s People—The captives were “brothers” despite political division. Providing garments anticipated the apostolic appeal to remember the poor within the household of faith (Galatians 2:10). Typological and Prophetic Foreshadowings 1. Messianic Clothing Motif—Isaiah 61:10 speaks of being “clothed in garments of salvation.” The Ephraimites’ act prefigures Christ’s provision of righteousness to sinners. Application for Ministry • Mercy Ministries: Congregations are called to imitate this pattern by providing tangible relief—clothing drives, disaster relief, refugee assistance—while maintaining the gospel center. Related Biblical Themes Garments of Salvation—Isaiah 61:10 Clothing the Poor—Job 31:19; Ezekiel 18:7 Covering Shame—Genesis 3:21; Exodus 32:25 Brotherly Compassion—Deuteronomy 22:1-4; Romans 12:13 In Scripture, מַעֲרֹם stands as a single, shining token that clothing the naked is more than charity; it is covenant faithfulness that mirrors the redemptive heart of God. Forms and Transliterations מַעֲרֻמֵּיהֶם֮ מערמיהם ma‘ărummêhem ma·‘ă·rum·mê·hem maarummeiHemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 28:15 HEB: בַשִּׁבְיָ֗ה וְכָֽל־ מַעֲרֻמֵּיהֶם֮ הִלְבִּ֣ישׁוּ מִן־ NAS: all their naked ones from the spoil; KJV: clothed all that were naked among them, and arrayed INT: the captives all their naked clothed from 1 Occurrence |
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