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Bible Encyclopedias
Mara
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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(Heb. Mlara', מָרָא, for מָרָה, bitter, as explained in the context; Sept. πικρία Vulg. Matrl, id est amara), a symbolical name proposed for herself by Naomi on account of her misfortunes (Ruth 1:20). (See RUTH).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Mara'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/m/mara.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Mara'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/m/mara.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
