4637. maaratsah

Lexicon

maaratsah: Terror, dread, fear

Original Word: מַעֲרָצָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: ma`aratsah
Pronunciation: mah-ah-rah-tsah
Phonetic Spelling: (mah-ar-aw-tsaw')
Definition: Terror, dread, fear
Meaning: violence

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

terror

From arats; violence -- terror.

see HEBREW arats

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from arats
Definition
an awful shock, a crash
NASB Translation
terrible crash (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מַעֲרָצָה noun feminine awful shock, crash; — Isaiah 10:33, of ׳י's lopping off (tree-)crown (figurative).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root עָרַץ (arats), which means to be violent or to terrify.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Strong's Greek entry that relates to the concept of violence is G2479, ἰσχύς (ischys), which means strength or might. While not a direct translation, ἰσχύς can be associated with the power or force that can lead to acts of violence when misused. In the New Testament, the emphasis is often on the proper use of strength in alignment with God's will, contrasting with the destructive nature of violence depicted in the Old Testament.

Usage: This Hebrew word is used in the context of describing acts of violence or terror. It is a noun that conveys the concept of physical force or aggression.

Context: מַעֲרָצָה (ma'aratsah) is a Hebrew noun that appears in the Old Testament to denote acts of violence or terror. The root of this word, עָרַץ (arats), carries the connotation of causing fear or being violent. This term is used to describe situations where there is a display of force or aggression that results in fear or harm.

In the context of the Hebrew Bible, מַעֲרָצָה is often associated with the actions of individuals or groups who engage in violent behavior, whether in warfare, personal conflict, or acts of oppression. The term underscores the destructive nature of violence and its impact on individuals and communities.

The concept of מַעֲרָצָה is significant in the biblical narrative as it highlights the moral and ethical considerations surrounding the use of force. The Bible often contrasts acts of violence with the ideals of peace and justice, calling for a society that upholds righteousness and shuns aggression.

Forms and Transliterations

בְּמַעֲרָצָ֑ה במערצה bə·ma·‘ă·rā·ṣāh bəma‘ărāṣāh bemaaraTzah

Englishman's Concordance

Isaiah 10:33
HEB: מְסָעֵ֥ף פֻּארָ֖ה בְּמַעֲרָצָ֑ה וְרָמֵ֤י הַקּוֹמָה֙
NAS: the boughs with a terrible crash; Those also who are tall
KJV: the bough with terror: and the high ones
INT: will lop the bough A terrible are tall stature

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4637
1 Occurrence

bə·ma·‘ă·rā·ṣāh — 1 Occ.