Strong's H3992 · Hebrew
מָאַר
mâʼar · /maw-ar'/
Definition
to be bitter or (causatively) to embitter, i.e. be painful
KJV: fretting, picking.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מָאַר across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Leviticus3 verses
And he shall look on the plague on the seventh day: if the plague be spread in the garment, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in a skin, or in any work that is made of skin; the plague is a fretting leprosy; it is unclean.
Leviticus 13:52He shall therefore burn that garment, whether warp or woof, in woollen or in linen, or any thing of skin, wherein the plague is: for it is a fretting leprosy; it shall be burnt in the fire.
Leviticus 14:44Then the priest shall come and look, and, behold, if the plague be spread in the house, it is a fretting leprosy in the house: it is unclean.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3992 (mâʼar) mean?
to be bitter or (causatively) to embitter, i.e. be painful
How many times does H3992 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3992 (מָאַר) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “fretting.”
How is mâʼar translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3992 is rendered as “fretting” (3×), “pricking” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word מָאַר come from?
a primitive root;