Definition and Etymology:
The term "Maran" is often associated with the Aramaic phrase "Maranatha," which is found in the New Testament. "Maranatha" is a compound of two Aramaic words: "Maran" meaning "our Lord" and "atha" meaning "come" or "has come." Thus, "Maranatha" can be translated as "Our Lord, come" or "Our Lord has come."

Biblical References:
The term "Maranatha" appears in the New Testament in 1 Corinthians 16:22: "If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be under a curse. Maranatha!" . This invocation serves as both a warning and a hopeful anticipation of the Lord's return. The use of "Maranatha" in this context underscores the early Christian expectation of Christ's imminent return and the importance of loving and following the Lord.

Theological Significance:
"Maran" as part of "Maranatha" holds significant theological weight in Christian eschatology. It reflects the dual nature of Christ's coming: His first coming as the incarnate Savior and the anticipated second coming as the triumphant King. The phrase encapsulates the hope and urgency of the early Church, which lived in the expectation of Christ's return to establish His kingdom fully.

Liturgical and Devotional Use:
Throughout Christian history, "Maranatha" has been used in liturgical settings and personal devotions as a prayerful expression of longing for Christ's return. It serves as a reminder of the transient nature of the present world and the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises. The invocation of "Maran" in prayer and worship reflects a deep yearning for divine intervention and the consummation of God's redemptive plan.

Historical Context:
The use of Aramaic in the New Testament, including terms like "Maranatha," highlights the linguistic and cultural milieu of the early Christian community. Aramaic was a common language in the region during the time of Jesus and the apostles, and its presence in the New Testament writings points to the Jewish roots of the early Church.

Interpretation in Christian Tradition:
In Christian tradition, "Maran" and "Maranatha" have been interpreted as both a declaration of faith in Christ's past work and a plea for His future return. The phrase has been embraced by various Christian denominations as a powerful expression of hope and expectation. It serves as a unifying call for believers to remain steadfast in their faith and to live in readiness for the Lord's coming.

Conclusion:
While the term "Maran" itself is not frequently isolated in biblical texts, its presence within "Maranatha" carries profound implications for Christian belief and practice. It encapsulates the essence of Christian hope, the anticipation of Christ's return, and the call to live in faithful devotion to the Lord.3134. marana tha -- (our) Lord, come!
... Maranatha. Of Chaldee origin (meaning our Lord has come); maranatha, ie An exclamation
of the approaching divine judgment -- Maran-atha. (tha) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
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Anathema and Grace
... 'The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.22. If any man love not the Lord Jesus
Christ, let him be Anathema Maran-atha.23. ... Anathema Maran-atha. ...
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Letter ccxlii. To the Westerns.
... In the latter he carried Letter cclxiii. The earlier was successful at least
to the extent of winning sympathy. Maran (Vit. Bas. cap. ...
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Life at C??sarea; Baptism; and Adoption of Monastic Life.
... This city I hesitate to recognise, with Maran, as Constantinople. ... ccx.. 2. The time
assigned by Maran for the incident here narrated is no doubt the right one. ...
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Life.
... The later, which is supported by Garnier, Tillemont, Maran, [12] Fessler, [13] and
B??hringer, may probably be accepted as approximately correct. ...
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The Presbyterate.
... [117] cf. Maran, Vit. Bas. ... Maran refers to Letters xxviii., xxx., and xxxiv., as
all shewing the important functions discharged by Basil while yet a presbyter. ...
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Education.
... The theory of Tillemont that C??sarea of Palestine was the scene of Basil's early
school life seems hardly to deserve the careful refutation of Maran (Vit. ...
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Letter xxxix. Julian to Basil.
... [2049] These Letters are placed in this order by the Ben. Editors as being written,
if genuine, before Basil's episcopate. Maran (Vita S. Bas. Cap. ...
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Letter ccxxii. To the People of Chalcis.
... Footnotes: [2872] Placed in 375. [2873] The Syrian Chaecis, now Kinesrin. Maran
Vit. Bas. Chap. xxxiii. ... by Acacius. [2874] Maran Vit. Bas. ...
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Letter clv. Without Address. In the Case of a Trainer.
... [2511]. Footnotes: [2508] Placed in 373. [2509] Supposed by Maran (Vit. Bas.)
to be Julius Soranus, a relative of Basil, and dux of Scythia. ...
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Letter Xcviii. To Eusebius, Bishop of Samosata.
... Gregory. [2345] Tillemont supposes the reference to be to Gregory of Nyssa.
Maran, however (Vit. Bas. ... formalities. [2346] Maran (Vit. Bas. ...
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Maran (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Maran (1 Occurrence). 1 Corinthians 16:22 If any man
love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha. ...
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Maran-atha (1 Occurrence)
Maran-atha. Maranatha, Maran-atha. Maranathamaranatha . Multi-Version
Concordance Maran-atha (1 Occurrence). 1 Corinthians ...
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Maranatha (1 Occurrence)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary (1 Corinthians 16:22) consists of two Aramean words,
Maran'athah, meaning, "our Lord comes," or is "coming." If the latter ...
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Maranathamaranatha (1 Occurrence)
... Maranathamaranatha (1 Occurrence). 1 Corinthians 16:22 If any man has not love for
the Lord, let him be cursed. Maran atha (our Lord comes). (See NAS). ...
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Maralah (1 Occurrence)

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Syriac (2 Occurrences)
... Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?" (Mark 15:34; Matthew 27:46 gives the Hebrews form,
"Eli, Eli"), "Raca" (Matthew 5:22), "Ephphatha" (Mark 7:34), "Maran-atha" (1 ...
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Hand (14438 Occurrences)
... and probably in Philippians 4:5, "The Lord is at hand," though many, perhaps most,
commentators regard the expression as a version of the Aramaic maran atha (1 ...
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