And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they were bitter: therefore the name of it was called Marah.
When they arrived at Marah, they couldn't drink the water there because it was bitter. That's why the place was named Marah.
The Israelites found a water source they desperately needed, but it was too bitter to drink, so they named the place 'Bitter.'
📚 Historical Context
After the Israelites crossed the Red Sea and escaped from Egypt, they began their journey through the wilderness as newly freed people. Upon arriving at Marah, they discovered the water was undrinkable due to its bitterness, leading them to name the place Marah, which means "bitter" in Hebrew, as a reflection of their immediate hardship. This event occurs early in their exodus, illustrating the physical challenges they faced in the desert.
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