מַהֲמֹרָה
ma.ha.mo.rah
flood
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "מַהֲמֹרָה" (ma.ha.mo.rah) has a short definition of "flood." This single occurrence in the Bible suggests that the word is a specific or unusual event rather than a common concept. Given its classification in the semantic domain of Water & Weather, it is likely referring to a sudden and powerful overflow of water. As a singular event, the flood may be more of an instantaneous occurrence rather than a long-term condition like a river or sea. The fact that it is not a common term in the Bible implies that it is either a unique or catastrophic event. This limited occurrence could indicate that the flood is a significant or pivotal event in the story or narrative where it appears. The term "flood" conveys an image of a massive amount of water moving rapidly, possibly causing destruction or chaos. Its single appearance in the Bible and specific classification in the Water & Weather domain give us a glimpse into a possibly dramatic or pivotal event in the biblical account.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text