Lexicon
מַעַר
ma.ar
H4626
H:N-M Hebrew

nakedness

2
Occurrences
2
Books
Hebrew
Language

ma.ar denotes exposed shame in a judgment scene and space within an engraved design.

The two attested contexts show an exposed condition associated with shame in Nahum 3:5 and a spatial relation within engraved decoration in 1 Kings 7:36.

Senses in use

  1. Exposed shame before nations · common

    In Nahum 3:5, the construct singular noun occurs in the declaration that nations will see what is uncovered; the APB renders the clause "cause the nations to see your nakedness and the kingdoms your dishonor."

  2. Space within an engraved design · common

    In 1 Kings 7:36, the construct singular noun appears in the description of engraved cherubim, lions, and palm trees; the APB renders their placement as "according to the space of each."

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the Nahum clause with "nakedness" and the Kings clause with "space." These renderings show the verse contexts rather than establishing exact English equivalents.

Passages featuring this word

Across Scripture