Bible Dictionaries
Mara
Holman Bible Dictionary
(may' ruh) Personal name meaning “bitter,” chosen by Naomi to reflect God's bitter dealings with her in the death of her husband and sons (Ruth 1:20-21 ).
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Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Mara'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/m/mara.html. 1991.