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Mara
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
Bitter; sad, a symbolical name which Naomi gave to herself because of her misfortunes (Ruth 1:20).
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Smith's Bible Dictionary · 1863
(sad, bitter), the name which Naomi adopted in the exclamation forced from her by the recognition of her fellow citizens at Bethlehem. (Ruth 1:20)
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Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
MA'RA (bitter). Ruth 1:20. See Naomi.
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Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary · 1869
Marah, bitter; bitterness
Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
MA'RA (bitter). Ruth 1:20. See Naomi.
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Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 3
Part of speech: noun (n.)
The principal or ruling evil spirit. E. Arnold.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 3
Part of speech: noun (n.)
A female demon who torments people in sleep by crouching on their chests or stomachs, or by causing terrifying visions.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 3 of 3
Part of speech: noun (n.)
The Patagonian cavy (Dolichotis Patagonicus.)