Etymology
Roots in Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic
AramaicEschatology
Maranathamaranatha — biblical meaning
μαράνα θά (marana tha)
Transliteration
maranatha
Pronunciation
ma-ra-na-THA
MEANING
Our Lord, come!
ROOT
מרן (maran) + תא (tha)
ETYMOLOGY
An Aramaic phrase preserved in the Greek New Testament: maran, 'our Lord,' plus atha, 'come.' It expresses hope in Christ's return.
BIBLICAL USE
An early church prayer for Christ's second coming.
RELATED VERSES
1 Corinthians 16:22Revelation 22:20
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