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maranatha

maranatha

1 9.9
An Aramaic phrase meaning 'O Lord, come' said in Christian worship
  • other
  • /ˌmɛrəˈnɑːθə/
  • Literature
: Maranatha
  • Many early Christians would greet each other with the word maranatha as a sign of hope.

Examples

  • At the end of the prayer, the congregation softly whispered maranatha together.

  • The pastor explained the meaning of maranatha during the Sunday service.

  • Many early Christians would greet each other with the word maranatha as a sign of hope.

  • During the service, we all said maranatha together.

  • The congregation responded with a heartfelt maranatha.

  • At the end of the prayer, the congregation softly whispered maranatha together.

  • During the service, we all said maranatha together in unison.

Synonyms

hallelujah
vsmaranatha
  • Informal
121 5.5

A word people say to show great joy or relief

is a prayer urging the Lord to come rather than expressing joy
hosanna
vsmaranatha
  • Literature
7 9.9

A loud cry of praise to God in religious services

is a prayer calling for the Lord to come instead of praise
alleluia
vsmaranatha
  • Literature
1 7.2

A short chant of praise often sung in church

is a prayer asking the Lord to come rather than praising

Surface Forms

maranatha main

Etymology

The word maranatha is an old Aramaic prayer phrase from maran 'our Lord' and atha 'come'. It means 'O Lord, come' and people say it in worship as a short prayer asking for God's presence.