1. An Aramaic phrase meaning 'the Lord is coming' or 'come, Lord'; used in early Christian contexts as an expression of faith and longing for Christ's return.
Usage: religious; archaic; from Aramaic origin

1. The Aramaic exclamation or prayer itself, historically used in early Christian worship and literature.
Usage: religious; historical

Examples

• The early Christians used 'maranatha' as a prayer expressing their hope for the Second Coming.
• In 1 Corinthians, Paul closes with 'maranatha,' reflecting the urgency of Christian expectation.
• The phrase 'maranatha' appears in ancient Christian texts as a liturgical expression.
• Scholars debate whether 'maranatha' should be read as one word or two separate Aramaic words.
• The cry of 'maranatha' echoed through early church gatherings as believers awaited Christ's return.