Strong's Lexicon Maarath: Maarath Original Word: מַעֲרָת Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָרָה (arah), meaning "to be bare" or "to be exposed." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Maarath in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to a location in the Hebrew Bible. Usage: Maarath is a place name mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. It is identified as a town in the hill country of Judah. The name itself suggests a place that is bare or exposed, possibly indicating its geographical features or its condition at the time of its mention. Cultural and Historical Background: Maarath is one of the towns listed in the territorial allotment of the tribe of Judah. The hill country of Judah was known for its rugged terrain and strategic locations, often serving as a backdrop for various biblical narratives. The towns in this region were part of the inheritance given to the tribe of Judah, which held significant importance in the history of Israel as the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom arah Definition a place in Judah NASB Translation Maarath (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַעֲרָת proper name, of a location in Judah Joshua 15:59, Μαψαρωθ, A ᵐ5L Μα(α)ρωθ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Maarath A form of ma'arah; waste; Maarath, a place in Palestine -- Maarath. see HEBREW ma'arah Forms and Transliterations וּמַעֲרָ֥ת ומערת ū·ma·‘ă·rāṯ ūma‘ărāṯ umaaRatLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 15:59 HEB: וּמַעֲרָ֥ת וּבֵית־ עֲנ֖וֹת NAS: and Maarath and Beth-anoth KJV: And Maarath, and Bethanoth, INT: and Maarath and Beth-anoth and Eltekon 1 Occurrence |
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