מָרַץ (mârats) — Embolden

Hebrew word study: מָרַץ (mârats), Strong's H4834. properly, to press, i.e. (figuratively) to be pungent or vehement; to irritate

HebrewStrong's H4834
Quick definition
Hebrew word
מָרַץ (mârats)
Pronounced: maw-rats'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

properly, to press, i.e. (figuratively) to be pungent or vehement; to irritate

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root;

KJV translation words: embolden, be forcible, grievous, sore.

Where this word appears

Strong's H4834 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Kings 2:8 and last appears in Micah 2:10.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

grievous ×1is it making sick you ×1they are painful ×1will be grievous ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

יַּמְרִיצְךָ ×1נִמְרֶצֶת ×1נִמְרָץ ×1נִּמְרְצוּ ×1

Books where it appears most

Job ×21 Kings ×1Micah ×1

Verses (all 4)

  • 1 Kings 2:8 — נִמְרֶצֶת — grievous
  • Job 6:25 — נִּמְרְצוּ — they are painful
  • Job 16:3 — יַּמְרִיצְךָ — is it making sick you
  • Micah 2:10 — נִמְרָץ — will be grievous

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does mârats (H4834) mean?

Properly, to press, i.e. (figuratively) to be pungent or vehement; to irritate.

How is H4834 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H4834 as: embolden, be forcible, grievous, sore..

How often does מָרַץ (mârats) appear?

Strong's H4834 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Kings 2:8 and last appears in Micah 2:10.