Definition and Etymology:
The term "Mar" is not directly found in the Bible as a standalone word. However, it is often used as a prefix in Aramaic and Syriac languages, meaning "Lord" or "Master." This prefix is commonly associated with respect and honor, particularly in reference to religious leaders or saints. In the context of biblical studies, "Mar" is sometimes seen in the names of early Christian figures or saints in Eastern Christianity.

Biblical Context and Usage:
While "Mar" itself does not appear in the canonical texts of the Bible, its concept as a title of respect can be related to the biblical understanding of lordship and authority. In the New Testament, the Greek word "Kyrios" (κύριος), translated as "Lord," is frequently used to refer to Jesus Christ, emphasizing His divine authority and position. For example, in Philippians 2:11 , it is written, "and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."

Historical and Cultural Significance:
In the early Christian church, particularly in the Eastern traditions, the use of "Mar" as a title became prevalent. It was used to denote bishops, saints, and other revered figures. This practice highlights the cultural exchange and linguistic influences in the regions where Aramaic and Syriac were spoken. The title "Mar" is still used today in some Eastern Christian communities, such as the Syriac Orthodox Church and the Assyrian Church of the East, to honor bishops and saints.

Theological Implications:
The use of titles like "Mar" underscores the biblical theme of authority and reverence. In the Scriptures, the concept of lordship is central to understanding the relationship between God and His people. The title "Lord" is ascribed to God as a recognition of His sovereignty and power. In the New Testament, acknowledging Jesus as Lord is a fundamental aspect of Christian faith, as seen in Romans 10:9 : "If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved."

Related Biblical Concepts:
1. Lordship of Christ: The acknowledgment of Jesus as Lord is a key tenet of Christian doctrine, emphasizing His divine nature and authority over all creation.
2. Authority and Respect: The use of titles such as "Mar" reflects the biblical principle of honoring those in positions of spiritual leadership and authority.
3. Cultural Linguistics: The adaptation of titles like "Mar" in early Christian communities illustrates the intersection of language, culture, and faith in the spread of Christianity.

Conclusion:
While "Mar" is not a term found in the biblical text, its significance in early Christian history and its continued use in certain Christian traditions provide insight into the ways in which language and culture have shaped the expression of faith and reverence within the Christian community.1. (n.) A small lake. See Mere.

2. (v.) To make defective; to do injury to, esp. by cutting off or defacing a part; to impair; to disfigure; to deface.

3. (v.) To spoil; to ruin.

4. (n.) A mark or blemish made by bruising, scratching, or the like; a disfigurement.

MAR

mar: "To mar" means "to destroy," "to disfigure," "to damage." Job 30:13, "They mar my path" (the Revised Version margin "they break up"); Nahum 2:2, "and destroyed their vine" (the King James Version "and marred their vine"); compare Leviticus 19:27 2 Kings 3:19; Isaiah 52:14 Jeremiah 13:9.

3137. Maria -- Mary, the name of several Christian women
... the name of several Christian women. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine; Proper Noun,
Indeclinable Transliteration: Maria or Mariam Phonetic Spelling: (mar-ee'-ah ...
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3139. marmaros -- a crystalline stone, esp. marble
... marble. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: marmaros Phonetic Spelling:
(mar'-mar-os) Short Definition: marble Definition: marble. ...
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622. apollumi -- to destroy, destroy utterly
... 6), put to death (1), ruined (3). destroy, die, lose, mar, perish. From
apo and the base of olethros; to destroy fully (reflexively ...
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4901. sunepimartureo -- to testify or bear witness together with.
... Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: sunepimartureo Phonetic Spelling:
(soon-ep-ee-mar-too-reh'-o) Short Definition: I unite in bearing witness Definition: ...
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697. Areios Pagos -- "the Hill of Ares," Areopagus, a hill in ...
... Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Areios Pagos Phonetic Spelling: (ar'-i-os
pag'-os) Short Definition: the Areopagus Definition: Areopagus, or Mar's Hill, an ...
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3142. marturion -- a testimony, a witness
... a testimony, a witness. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: marturion
Phonetic Spelling: (mar-too'-ree-on) Short Definition: witness, evidence ...
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3138. Markos -- Mark, a Christian
... Mark, a Christian. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Markos Phonetic
Spelling: (mar'-kos) Short Definition: Mark Definition: Mark, who also had ...
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3133. maraino -- to quench, waste away
... to quench, waste away. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: maraino Phonetic Spelling:
(mar-ah'-ee-no) Short Definition: I die, wither Definition: pass: I die ...
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3141. marturia -- testimony
... testimony. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: marturia Phonetic Spelling:
(mar-too-ree'-ah) Short Definition: witness, evidence, testimony ...
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3135. margarites -- a pearl
... a pearl. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: margarites Phonetic Spelling:
(mar-gar-ee'-tace) Short Definition: a pearl Definition: a pearl. ...
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4759. mar'ah -- vision
mar'ah. 4758, 4759. mar'ah. 4759a . vision. Transliteration: mar'ah Phonetic
Spelling: (mar-aw') Short Definition: glass. looking glass, vision ...
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4751. mar -- bitter, bitterness
mar or marah. 4750, 4751. mar or marah. 4752 . bitter, bitterness. Transliteration:
mar or marah Phonetic Spelling: (mar) Short Definition: bitter. ...
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4752. mar -- a drop
... 4751, 4752. mar. 4753 . a drop. Transliteration: mar Phonetic Spelling: (mar)
Short Definition: drop. ... 4751, 4752. mar. 4753 . Strong's Numbers.
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1024. Beth Hammarkaboth -- "place of chariots," a place in Simeon
... "place of chariots," a place in Simeon. Transliteration: Beth Hammarkaboth or Beth
Markaboth Phonetic Spelling: (bayth ham-mar-kaw-both') Short Definition: Beth ...
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3510. kaab -- to be in pain
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to be in pain NASB Word Usage cause him grief
(1), inflicts pain (1), mar (1), pain (3), painful (1), pains (1). ...
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4762. Mareshah -- a place in Judah, also two Israelites
... a place in Judah, also two Israelites. Transliteration: Mareshah or Mareshah Phonetic
Spelling: (mar-ay-shaw') Short Definition: Mareshah. ... see HEBREW mar'ashah. ...
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5420. nathas -- to tear or break down
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to tear or break down NASB Word Usage break
(1). mar. A primitive root; to tear up -- mar. 5419, 5420. nathas. 5421 . ...
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7843. shachath -- perhaps to go to ruin
... batter, cast off, corrupter, thing, destroyer lose, mar, perish, spill,.
A primitive root; to decay, ie (causatively) ruin (literally ...
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4831. Maralah -- a place on the border of Zebulun
... 4830, 4831. Maralah. 4832 . a place on the border of Zebulun. Transliteration:
Maralah Phonetic Spelling: (mar-al-aw') Short Definition: Maralah. ...
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4763. meraashoth -- a place at the head, head place
... Formed like mar'ashah; properly, a headpiece, ie (plural for adverbial) at (or as)
the head-rest (or pillow) -- bolster, head, pillow. ... see HEBREW mar'ashah. ...
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A Canticle of Mar Jacob the Teacher on Edessa.
... BP Pratten, BA] Ancient Syriac Documents. A Canticle of Mar Jacob the Teacher on
Edessa. A Canticle of Mar [2939] Jacob the Teacher on Edessa. [2940] ...
/.../unknown/the decretals/ancient syriac documents a canticle.htm

Concerning Mar Jacob and his Companions
... Hymn XIII. Concerning Mar Jacob and his Companions. Concerning Mar Jacob
and his Companions. 1. Three illustrious priests, after ...
/.../hymns and homilies of ephraim the syrian/hymn xiii concerning mar jacob.htm

That all Bodily Blemishes which Mar Human Beauty in this Life ...
... Chapter 19."That All Bodily Blemishes Which Mar Human Beauty in This Life Shall
Be Removed in the Resurrection, the Natural Substance of the Body Remaining ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 19 that all bodily blemishes.htm

Will the Knowledge that Some of Our Own are Lost, Mar Our ...
... CHAPTER XII. WILL THE KNOWLEDGE THAT SOME OF OUR OWN ARE LOST, MAR OUR
HAPPINESS IN HEAVEN? This is a difficult question to answer ...
/.../boudreaux/the happiness of heaven/chapter xii will the knowledge.htm

Homily on Habib the Martyr, Composed by Mar Jacob.
... Ancient Syriac Documents. Homily on Habib the Martyr, Composed by Mar Jacob. ... Here
endeth the Homily on Habib the martyr, composed by Mar Jacob. Footnotes: ...
/.../unknown/the decretals/ancient syriac documents homily on.htm

From the Homily Composed by the Holy Mar Jacob, the Teacher, on ...
... [Translated by the Rev. BP Pratten, BA] VII. From the homily composed
by the holy Mar Jacob, the teacher, on the fall of idols. ...
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A Homily on Guria and Shamuna, Composed by Mar Jacob.
... History of Armenia. A Homily on Guria and Shamuna, Composed by Mar Jacob. Shamuna
and Guria, martyrs who made themselves illustrious in their afflictions, ...
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Of the Nature of Irrational and Lifeless Creatures, which in their ...
... Book XII. Chapter 4."Of the Nature of Irrational and Lifeless Creatures, Which in
Their Own Kind and Order Do Not Mar the Beauty of the Universe. ...
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2 Thessalonians iii. 5-Mar
Homilies on Gal, Eph, Phi, Col, Thess, Tim, Titus, and Philemon. <. ...
/.../homily v 2 thessalonians iii.htm

James iii. 3-8
The Epistle of James, Practically Explained. <. ...
/.../neander/the epistle of james practically explained/james iii 8-mar.htm

Mar (7 Occurrences)
... 3. (v.) To spoil; to ruin. 4. (n.) A mark or blemish made by bruising, scratching,
or the like; a disfigurement. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. MAR. ...
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Mar'eal (1 Occurrence)
Mar'eal. Mare, Mar'eal. Marealah . Multi-Version Concordance
Mar'eal (1 Occurrence). Joshua 19:11 And their border went ...
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Beth-mar'caboth (2 Occurrences)
Beth-mar'caboth. Beth-marcaboth, Beth-mar'caboth. Bethmeon .
Multi-Version Concordance Beth-mar'caboth (2 Occurrences). ...
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Ba'al-ta'mar (1 Occurrence)
Ba'al-ta'mar. Baal-tamar, Ba'al-ta'mar. Baalzebub . Multi-Version
Concordance Ba'al-ta'mar (1 Occurrence). Judges 20 ...
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Haz'azon-ta'mar (2 Occurrences)
Haz'azon-ta'mar. Hazazon-tamar, Haz'azon-ta'mar. Hazel .
Multi-Version Concordance Haz'azon-ta'mar (2 Occurrences). ...
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Countenance (67 Occurrences)
... Besides these there are found mar'eh, "appearance," "shape," "comeliness," "visage,"
`ayin, "the eye," to'ar, "appearance," "figure," etc., and Aramaic ziw. ...
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Appearance (126 Occurrences)
... a-per'-ans (mar'eh; chiefly used of the mystic and supernatural visions of Ezekiel
and Daniel): A semblance, as of lightning, wheels, sapphire stone (Ezekiel 1 ...
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Apparently (3 Occurrences)
... a-par'-ent-li (mar'eh, the Revised Version (British and American) "manifestly,"
signifying in the only place so translated (Numbers 12:8) "in the form of seeing ...
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Synagogue (52 Occurrences)
... people. In Polycarp, Mar. ... LITERATURE. Ramsay, The Seven Churches of Asia, chapter
xii; Swete, The Apocalypse of John, 31, 32; Polycarp, Mar. ...
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Cattle (277 Occurrences)
... Other words rendered "flock" are: mar`ith (r. ra`ah (Arabic ra`a), "to pasture"),
once in Jeremiah 10:21; `ashteroth tso'n, "flocks of thy sheep," the Revised ...
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