Strong's H4838 · Hebrew
מָרַק
mâraq · /maw-rak'/
Number
H4838
Language
Hebrew
Original word
מָרַק
Transliteration
mâraq
Pronunciation
maw-rak'
KJV occurrences
3 verses
Definition
to polish; by implication, to sharpen; also to rinse
KJV: bright, furbish, scour.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מָרַק across 3 verses.
bright1×
furbish1×
scoured1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4838 (mâraq) mean?
to polish; by implication, to sharpen; also to rinse
How many times does H4838 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4838 (מָרַק) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “bright.”
How is mâraq translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4838 is rendered as “bright” (1×), “furbish” (1×), “scoured” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word מָרַק come from?
a primitive root;