Definition
a primitive root; to be bitter or (causatively) to embitter, i.e. be painful
Traditional renderings: fretting, picking.
Traditional renderings: fretting, picking.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders מָאַר:
- πικρίαpikria“bitterness”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- Leviticus 13:51מַמְאֶ֛רֶת · is a harmfulOn the seventh day the priest shall reexamine it, and if the mildew has spread in the fabric, weave, knit, or leather, then regardless of how it is used, it is a harmful mildew; the article is unclean.
- Leviticus 13:52מַמְאֶ֙רֶת֙ · is harmfulHe is to burn the fabric, weave, or knit, whether the contaminated item is wool or linen or leather. Since the mildew is harmful, the article must be burned up.
- Leviticus 14:44מַמְאֶ֥רֶת · a destructive…the priest must come and inspect it. If the mildew has spread in the house, it is a destructive mildew; the house is unclean.
- Ezekiel 28:24מַמְאִיר֙ · a prickingFor the people of Israel will no longer face a pricking brier or a painful thorn from all around them who treat them with contempt. Then they will know that I am the Lord GOD.’