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mara in Easton's Bible Dictionary

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

mara in Smith's Bible Dictionary

(sad, bitter), the name which Naomi adopted in the exclamation forced from her by the recognition of her fellow citizens at Bethlehem. #Ru 1:20|

mara in Schaff's Bible Dictionary

MA'RA (bitter). Ruth 1:20. See Naomi.