A woman living before Israel's Monarchy, married to Elimelech, mother of Mahlon and Chilion, and also called Naomi.
About Mara (Naomi)
A name that means “bitter.” Naomi gave herself this name when she returned as a widow to Judah from Moab (Ruth 1:20).
See Naomi.
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Key References
Ruth 1:20
“Do not call me Naomi,” she replied. “Call me Mara, because the Almighty has dealt quite bitterly with me.
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Ruth (1)
Ruth 1:20
“Do not call me Naomi,” she replied. “Call me Mara, because the Almighty has dealt quite bitterly with me.