Mârâʼ — H4754

Definition

verb

to rebel; hence (through the idea of maltreating) to whip, i.e. lash (self with wings, as the ostrich in running)

1. (Hiphil) to beat (the air), flap (the wings)
1. meaning dubious
2. (Qal) filthy

Usually translated as

be filthy, lift up self

Origin

a primitive root

Greek equivalents

• pikría (G4088)
• hypsóō (G5312)

Occurrences

Mârâʼ occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Job (1)

• Job 39:18 — What time she lifteth up herself (תַּמְרִ֑יא) on high, she scorneth the horse and his rider.