Strong's Lexicon muwrah: Fear, reverence, awe Original Word: מְאוּרָה Word Origin: Derived from the root verb יָרֵא (yare'), meaning "to fear" or "to revere." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is φόβος (phobos), which also means fear or reverence. This term appears in contexts such as Philippians 2:12 (BSB), where believers are encouraged to "work out your salvation with fear and trembling." Usage: The term "muwrah" is used to denote a sense of fear or reverence, often in the context of a deep respect or awe towards God. It conveys a profound recognition of God's power, majesty, and holiness, which inspires both fear and worship. This fear is not merely terror but a reverential awe that leads to obedience and worship. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, fear of the Lord was a foundational aspect of religious life. It was understood as the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10) and was integral to the covenant relationship between God and His people. This fear was not just about being afraid of God's wrath but was about acknowledging His authority and living in a way that honors Him. The concept of "muwrah" reflects the broader Ancient Near Eastern understanding of divine-human relationships, where reverence for deities was central to societal and personal conduct. Brown-Driver-Briggs [מְאוּרָה] noun feminine light-hole — only construct מְאוּרַת — = den of great viper Isaiah 11:8, compare מָאוֺר Mishna Ohaloth Isaiah 13:1 (others eye-ball ᵑ7 Ew De Di). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance den Feminine passive participle of 'owr; something lighted, i.e. An aperture; by implication, a crevice or hole (of a serpent) -- den. see HEBREW 'owr Forms and Transliterations מְאוּרַ֣ת מאורת mə’ūraṯ mə·’ū·raṯ meuRatLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 11:8 HEB: פָּ֑תֶן וְעַל֙ מְאוּרַ֣ת צִפְעוֹנִ֔י גָּמ֖וּל NAS: his hand on the viper's den. KJV: his hand on the cockatrice' den. INT: of the cobra and den the viper's and the weaned 1 Occurrence |
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