Strong's Lexicon Moreh: Teacher, early rain Original Word: מוֹרֶה Word Origin: Derived from the root יָרָה (yarah), meaning "to throw, shoot, or teach." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "Moreh," the concept of teaching is captured in Greek by διδάσκαλος (didaskalos - Strong's Greek 1320), meaning "teacher." Usage: The term "Moreh" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a "teacher" or "instructor." It is also associated with the concept of "early rain," which is crucial for agricultural cycles in the ancient Near East. The dual meaning reflects the idea of guidance and provision, both spiritually and physically. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, teachers held a significant role in society, responsible for imparting wisdom and knowledge, particularly of the Torah. The early rain, or "Moreh," was vital for the success of crops, symbolizing God's provision and blessing. The term is also linked to specific geographical locations, such as the "Oak of Moreh," a site of divine revelation and covenant. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yarah Definition a place near Shechem, also a hill of unc. location NASB Translation Moreh (3). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Moreh Or Moreh {mo-reh'}; the same as mowreh; Moreh, a Canaanite; also a hill (perhaps named from him) -- Moreh. see HEBREW mowreh Forms and Transliterations הַמּוֹרֶ֖ה המורה מֹרֶֽה׃ מוֹרֶ֑ה מורה מרה׃ ham·mō·w·reh hammoReh hammōwreh mō·reh mō·w·reh moReh mōreh mōwrehLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 12:6 HEB: עַ֖ד אֵל֣וֹן מוֹרֶ֑ה וְהַֽכְּנַעֲנִ֖י אָ֥ז NAS: to the oak of Moreh. Now the Canaanite KJV: unto the plain of Moreh. And the Canaanite INT: far to the oak of Moreh now the Canaanite then Deuteronomy 11:30 Judges 7:1 3 Occurrences |
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