Mamre

There are several words related to Mamre ( מַמְרֵא)^[1] which contains a Double Mem.

Mamre is said to be from Mara (ארָמָ MemReishAlef)^[2] Which is said to mean "filthy" but the same letters(ארָמָ )^[3] are also said to mean "lord" or "bitterness" (ארָמָ )^[4]. The word marar ( מָרַר‎ ) ^[5] with a double Reish is also said to mean "bitterness".

Genesis 13:18 Then Abram removed [his] tent, and came and dwelt in the plain(בְּאֵֽלֹנֵ֜י bə’êlōnê) of Mamre (מַמְרֵ֖א mamrê) <04471>, which [is] in Hebron, and built there an altar unto the LORD.

Genesis 14:13 And there came one that had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew; for he dwelt in the plain (בְּאֵֽלֹנֵ֜י)<0436> of Mamre (מַמְרֵ֣א)<04471> the Amorite, brother of Eshcol, and brother of Aner: and these [were] confederate with Abram.

Genesis 14:24 Save only that which the young men have eaten, and the portion of the men which went with me, Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre <04471>; let them take their portion.

Genesis 18:1 And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre <04471>: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day;

Genesis 23:17 And the field of Ephron, which [was] in Machpelah, which [was] before Mamre <04471>, the field, and the cave which [was] therein, and all the trees that [were] in the field, that [were] in all the borders round about, were made sure

Genesis 23:19 And after this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah before Mamre <04471>: the same [is] Hebron in the land of Canaan.

Genesis 25 :9 And his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron the son of Zohar the Hittite, which [is] before Mamre <04471>;

Genesis 35:27 And Jacob came unto Isaac his father unto Mamre <04471>, unto the city of Arbah, which [is] Hebron, where Abraham and Isaac sojourned.

Genesis 49:30 In the cave that [is] in the field of Machpelah, which [is] before Mamre <04471>, in the land of Canaan, which Abraham bought with the field of Ephron the Hittite for a possession of a buryingplace.

Genesis 50:13 For his sons carried him into the land of Canaan, and buried him in the cave of the field of Machpelah, which Abraham bought with the field for a possession of a buryingplace of Ephron the Hittite, before Mamre <04471>.

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↑ 04471 מַמְרֵא‎ Mamre’ mam-ray’ from 04754 ארָמָ mara’ The meaning is said to be dubious but scene often in the sense of vigor ; n pr m/n pr loc; [BDB-577a] {See TWOT on 1208 } AV-Mamre 10; 10
Mamre= "strength" or "fatness"

n pr m

1) an Amorite who allied himself with Abram

n pr loc

2) an oak grove on Mamre’s land in Palestine where Abraham dwelt

3) a place near Abraham’s burial place, apparently identified with Hebron
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04754 ארָמָ mara’ maw-raw’ ‭a primitive root; v; [BDB-597a] {See TWOT on 1238}‭AV-filthy 1, lifteth up 1; 2
1) (Hiphil) to beat (the air), flap (the wings)
1a) meaning dubious

2) (Qal) filthy
- In summary, מָרָא (mara') is a significant term in the Hebrew Bible that encapsulates the act of rebellion against divine authority, often leading to severe consequences. Its usage underscores the importance of obedience and the dangers of defiance in the biblical narrative.
- Usage: This verb is used in the context of rebellion or defiance, often against authority or divine command. It can also imply the act of lashing or whipping, symbolizing punishment or correction.
- Context: The Hebrew root מָרָא (mara') is a verb that primarily conveys the notion of rebellion or defiance. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe actions that are contrary to the will or command of God, often resulting in divine displeasure or judgment. The term can also extend to the physical act of whipping or lashing, which serves as a metaphor for the consequences of rebellion.
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04756 מָרֵא‎ mare’ (Aramaic) maw-ray’ from a root corresponding to 04754 in the sense of domineering; n m; [BDB-1101b] {See TWOT on 2839 } AV-lord 2, Lord 2; 4
1) lord
1a) of King 1b) of God
- See Daniel 2, 4, 5
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04755 מָרָא‎ Mara’ maw-raw’ for 04751 mar bitter; n pr f; [BDB-600b] {See TWOT on 1238 } AV-Mara 1; 1. Ruth 1:20
- Mara= "bitterness"
1) a name that Naomi called herself due to her calamities
↑ 04843 מָרַר‎ marar maw-rar’ a primitive root; v; [BDB-600a] {See TWOT on 1248 } AV-bitterness 3, bitter 2, bitterly 2, choler 2, grieved 2, vexed 2, bitterness + 04751 1, grieved him 1, provoke 1; 16
1) to be bitter
1a) (Qal) to be bitter

1b) (Piel)
1b1) to show bitterness

1b2) to make bitter

1c) (Hiphil) to make bitter, embitter

1d) (Hithpalpel)
1d1) to embitter oneself

1d2) to be enraged

2) (TWOT) to be strong, strengthen

[memre-1] 04471 מַמְרֵא‎ Mamre’ mam-ray’ from 04754 ארָמָ mara’ The meaning is said to be dubious but scene often in the sense of vigor ; n pr m/n pr loc; [BDB-577a] {See TWOT on 1208 } AV-Mamre 10; 10
Mamre= "strength" or "fatness"

n pr m

1) an Amorite who allied himself with Abram

n pr loc

2) an oak grove on Mamre’s land in Palestine where Abraham dwelt

3) a place near Abraham’s burial place, apparently identified with Hebron

[mara-2] 04754 ארָמָ mara’ maw-raw’ ‭a primitive root; v; [BDB-597a] {See TWOT on 1238}‭AV-filthy 1, lifteth up 1; 2
1) (Hiphil) to beat (the air), flap (the wings)
1a) meaning dubious

2) (Qal) filthy

In summary, מָרָא (mara') is a significant term in the Hebrew Bible that encapsulates the act of rebellion against divine authority, often leading to severe consequences. Its usage underscores the importance of obedience and the dangers of defiance in the biblical narrative.

Usage: This verb is used in the context of rebellion or defiance, often against authority or divine command. It can also imply the act of lashing or whipping, symbolizing punishment or correction.

Context: The Hebrew root מָרָא (mara') is a verb that primarily conveys the notion of rebellion or defiance. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe actions that are contrary to the will or command of God, often resulting in divine displeasure or judgment. The term can also extend to the physical act of whipping or lashing, which serves as a metaphor for the consequences of rebellion.

[3] In summary, מָרָא (mara') is a significant term in the Hebrew Bible that encapsulates the act of rebellion against divine authority, often leading to severe consequences. Its usage underscores the importance of obedience and the dangers of defiance in the biblical narrative.

[4] Usage: This verb is used in the context of rebellion or defiance, often against authority or divine command. It can also imply the act of lashing or whipping, symbolizing punishment or correction.

[5] Context: The Hebrew root מָרָא (mara') is a verb that primarily conveys the notion of rebellion or defiance. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe actions that are contrary to the will or command of God, often resulting in divine displeasure or judgment. The term can also extend to the physical act of whipping or lashing, which serves as a metaphor for the consequences of rebellion.

[mare-3] 04756 מָרֵא‎ mare’ (Aramaic) maw-ray’ from a root corresponding to 04754 in the sense of domineering; n m; [BDB-1101b] {See TWOT on 2839 } AV-lord 2, Lord 2; 4
1) lord
1a) of King 1b) of God

See Daniel 2, 4, 5

[7] See Daniel 2, 4, 5

[maraw-4] 04755 מָרָא‎ Mara’ maw-raw’ for 04751 mar bitter; n pr f; [BDB-600b] {See TWOT on 1238 } AV-Mara 1; 1. Ruth 1:20
Mara= "bitterness"

1) a name that Naomi called herself due to her calamities

[9] Mara= "bitterness"

[marar-5] 04843 מָרַר‎ marar maw-rar’ a primitive root; v; [BDB-600a] {See TWOT on 1248 } AV-bitterness 3, bitter 2, bitterly 2, choler 2, grieved 2, vexed 2, bitterness + 04751 1, grieved him 1, provoke 1; 16
1) to be bitter
1a) (Qal) to be bitter

1b) (Piel)
1b1) to show bitterness

1b2) to make bitter

1c) (Hiphil) to make bitter, embitter

1d) (Hithpalpel)
1d1) to embitter oneself

1d2) to be enraged

2) (TWOT) to be strong, strengthen

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