Mara

Mara [H] [S]

bitter; sad, a symbolical name which Naomi gave to herself because of her misfortunes ( Ruth 1:20 ).

These dictionary topics are from
M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.

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

Bibliography Information

Easton, Matthew George. "Entry for Mara". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .