מָר֑וֹת
𐤌𐤓𐤅𐤕
Marot
of Maroth
A proper place name in the Hebrew Bible, likely meaning 'bitter springs' or 'place of bitterness.' The term occurs as a plural form, indicating either a location named after multiple springs characterized by bitterness (in taste or quality), or a place metaphorically associated with bitterness or distress. Its use as a toponym suggests a focus on either physical characteristics, such as water quality, or symbolic association with difficult circumstances.
Micah 1:12 · Word #5
Lexicon H4796
| Lemma | מָרוֹת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤓𐤅𐤕 |
| Transliteration | Marot |
| Strong's | H4796 |
| Definition | A proper place name in the Hebrew Bible, likely meaning 'bitter springs' or 'place of bitterness.' The term occurs as a plural form, indicating either a location named after multiple springs characterized by bitterness (in taste or quality), or a place metaphorically associated with bitterness or distress. Its use as a toponym suggests a focus on either physical characteristics, such as water quality, or symbolic association with difficult circumstances. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of Maroth |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4796-01
Bitter Springs
| Morphological Notes | Feminine plural proper noun; plural form of מַר ("bitter") used as a toponym. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form מָרוֹת is a plural noun derived from מַר ("bitter") from the root מר. As a proper place name in plural form, it most naturally denotes a locality characterized by multiple bitter springs or waters. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Marot
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Bitter Springs |