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מָרַק H4838
H4838 is the Hebrew word מָרַק, transliterated mâraq and said maw-rak'. The King James Version most often renders it both scoured.
What it means
to polish; by implication, to sharpen; also to rinse.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: bright, furbish, scour.
Verses using מָרַק
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Leviticus 6:28 · KJV
But the earthen vessel wherein it is sodden shall be broken: and if it be sodden in a brasen pot, it shall be both scoured, and rinsed in water.
2 Chronicles 4:16 · KJV
The pots also, and the shovels, and the fleshhooks, and all their instruments, did Huram his father make to king Solomon for the house of the LORD of bright brass.
Jeremiah 46:4 · KJV
Harness the horses; and get up, ye horsemen, and stand forth with your helmets; furbish the spears, and put on the brigandines.
Common questions
What does Strong's H4838 mean?
H4838 is the Hebrew word מָרַק (mâraq), meaning to polish; by implication, to sharpen; also to rinse.
How is H4838 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it both scoured (1 time), bright (1 time), furbish (1 time).
How many times does H4838 appear in the Bible?
מָרַק (mâraq) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H4838 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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