מָטָ֑ר
𐤌𐤈𐤓
mâṭar
rain
To rain, to cause rain, or to send down rain from the sky; to bestow or shower rain. Primarily refers to the act of precipitation as an atmospheric event, both literally and as a metaphor for abundant blessing or provision. The word can be used of both natural and divinely-induced rain.
Psalms 147:8 · Word #6
Lexicon H4306
| Lemma | מָטַר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤈𐤓 |
| Transliteration | mâṭar |
| Strong's | H4306 |
| Definition | To rain, to cause rain, or to send down rain from the sky; to bestow or shower rain. Primarily refers to the act of precipitation as an atmospheric event, both literally and as a metaphor for abundant blessing or provision. The word can be used of both natural and divinely-induced rain. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | rain |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4306-07
rainfall
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מָטָר derives directly from the root מטר, expressing the act or result of raining. "Rainfall" preserves the concrete sense of precipitation inherent in the root while reflecting its masculine singular absolute form. |
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