Strong's Lexicon Maroth: Maroth Original Word: מָרוֹת Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root מָרָה (marah), meaning "to be bitter" or "to rebel." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Maroth in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, the concept of bitterness can be related to Greek words like πικρία (pikria - Strong's G4088), meaning "bitterness." Usage: Maroth is a place name mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the book of Micah. The name is associated with bitterness, likely reflecting the experiences or characteristics of the location or its inhabitants. Cultural and Historical Background: Maroth is mentioned in the context of a prophecy by Micah, a prophet who ministered during the 8th century BCE. The region of Maroth, like many others in the prophetic literature, is depicted as experiencing distress and suffering due to the impending judgment and invasion by foreign powers, such as the Assyrians. The name itself, meaning "bitterness," may symbolize the anguish and hardship faced by the people during this tumultuous period in Israel's history. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originperhaps from marar Definition a place in Judah NASB Translation Maroth (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מָרוֺת proper name, of a location in (Shephelah of) Judah Micah 1:12; form attested by ᵐ5 ὀδύνας (√ מרר). מַרְזֵחַ see רזח. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Maroth Plural of mar feminine; bitter springs; Maroth, a place in Palestine -- Maroth. see HEBREW mar Forms and Transliterations מָר֑וֹת מרות mā·rō·wṯ maRot mārōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Micah 1:12 HEB: לְט֖וֹב יוֹשֶׁ֣בֶת מָר֑וֹת כִּֽי־ יָ֤רַד NAS: For the inhabitant of Maroth Becomes KJV: For the inhabitant of Maroth waited carefully INT: good the inhabitant of Maroth Because has come 1 Occurrence |
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