מָרֵא
ma.re (H4756)
lord
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word "ma.re" (H4756) is a term that conveys the concept of lordship or royalty. Its short definition is simply "lord," indicating a high level of authority and power. This word is part of the semantic domain of Royalty & Authority, suggesting its connection to positions of leadership and governance. In the Bible, "ma.re" is used only four times, which may imply a specific or limited context in which this term is used. Its rarity does not diminish its significance, as it likely carries a strong connotation of respect, obedience, or reverence. The word's meaning is straightforward and uncomplicated, making it a clear expression of a person's or entity's dominant position.
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The king answered to Daniel, and said, “Of a truth your God is the God of gods, and the Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, since you have been able to reveal this secret.”
Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, was stricken mute for a while, and his thoughts troubled him. The king answered, “Belteshazzar, don’t let the dream, or the interpretation, trouble you.” Belteshazzar answered, “My lord, may the dream be for those who hate you, and its interpretation to your adversaries.
“This is the interpretation, O king, and it is the decree of the Most High, which has come on my lord the king:
but have lifted up yourself against the Lord of heaven; and they have brought the vessels of his house before you, and you and your lords, your wives, and your concubines, have drunk wine from them. You have praised the gods of silver and gold, of bronze, iron, wood, and stone, which don’t see, or hear, or know; and you have not glorified the God in whose hand your breath is, and whose are all your ways.