מָאַר
ma.ar
to malign
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word מָאַר (ma.ar), with Strong's number H3992, means "to malign". This verb conveys the idea of speaking negatively or falsely about someone, which can range from spreading rumors to outright slander. The lemma occurs 4 times in the Bible. In its usage, מָאַר is associated with malevolent actions and verbal attacks. This verb highlights the significance of speaking truthfully and kindly about others, as well as being cautious of false accusations.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences across the text
“ ‘ “There will be no more a pricking brier to the house of Israel, nor a hurting thorn of any that are around them that scorned them. Then they will know that I am the Lord Yahweh.”
Leviticus 13:51He shall examine the plague on the seventh day. If the plague has spread in the garment, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in the skin, whatever use the skin is used for, the plague is a destructive mildew. It is unclean.
Leviticus 13:52He shall burn the garment, whether the warp or the woof, in wool or in linen, or anything of leather, in which the plague is, for it is a destructive mildew. It shall be burned in the fire.
Leviticus 14:44then the priest shall come in and look; and behold, if the plague has spread in the house, it is a destructive mildew in the house. It is unclean.