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Mara

Smith's Bible Dictionary

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Ma'ra. (sad, bitter). The name which Naomi adopted in the exclamation forced from her by the recognition of her fellow citizens at Bethlehem. Ruth 1:20.

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Smith, William, Dr. Entry for 'Mara'. Smith's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​sbd/​m/mara.html. 1901.
 
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