mara Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
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.