maranatha

[mar-uh-nath-uh]

interjection

1. O Lord, come: used as an invocation in the New Testament.

Word History and Origins

Origin of maranatha¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; from Late Latin Marana tha, from Greek marána thá, from Aramaic māranā thā, of uncertain meaning, traditionally translated “O Lord, come!” or, if the Aramaic phrase is māran ăthā, “Our Lord has come”

Example Sentences

In his latest game on Thursday night, Paper rushed for 189 yards and one touchdown in a 42-13 win over Maranatha.

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La Cañada has wins over Crescenta Valley, La Salle and Maranatha, all neighboring schools.

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Anaheim Canyon 10, Maranatha 6: Cooper Stevenson had a two-run double in the first inning to ignite the Comanches.

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Maranatha 3, Cypress 1: Will Suslow had an RBI single for Maranatha.

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Maranatha 3, Paloma Valley 0: Matthew Vazquez threw a three-hit shutout.

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