Mara

Mara [E] [H]

(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 )


[E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary
[H] indicates this entry was also found in Hitchcock's Bible Names

Bibliography Information

Smith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Mara'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901.