3994. meerah
Berean Strong's Lexicon
meerah: Rebellion, defiance

Original Word: מֵרָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: meerah
Pronunciation: may-raw'
Phonetic Spelling: (meh-ay-raw')
Definition: Rebellion, defiance
Meaning: an execration

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb מָרָה (marah), meaning "to be rebellious" or "to be contentious."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for rebellion is ἀποστασία (apostasia), Strong's Greek #646, which also means defection or revolt.

Usage: The Hebrew word "meerah" is used to denote an act of rebellion or defiance, often in the context of disobedience against God or authority. It conveys a sense of willful resistance and opposition, typically against divine commandments or established order.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, rebellion was not only a personal act of defiance but also a communal concern, as it could bring divine judgment upon a people. The Israelites, in their covenant relationship with God, were expected to adhere to His laws and commands. Rebellion against God was seen as a serious breach of this covenant, often leading to consequences such as exile or divine punishment.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from the same as arar
Definition
a curse
NASB Translation
curse (3), curses (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
מְאֵרָה noun feminine a curse Deuteronomy 28:20; Malachi 2:2; Malachi 3:9; construct מְאֵרַת Proverbs 3:33; plural מְאֵרוֺת Proverbs 28:27.

אֲרָרִי see הֲרָרִי.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
curse

From 'arar; an execration -- curse.

see HEBREW 'arar

Forms and Transliterations
בַּמְּאֵרָה֙ במארה הַמְּאֵרָ֔ה הַמְּאֵרָ֤ה המארה מְאֵרַ֣ת מְאֵרֽוֹת׃ מארות׃ מארת bam·mə·’ê·rāh bammə’êrāh bammeeRah ham·mə·’ê·rāh hammə’êrāh hammeeRah mə’êraṯ mə’êrōwṯ mə·’ê·raṯ mə·’ê·rō·wṯ meeRat meeRot
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Deuteronomy 28:20
HEB: בְּ֠ךָ אֶת־ הַמְּאֵרָ֤ה אֶת־ הַמְּהוּמָה֙
NAS: will send upon you curses, confusion,
KJV: shall send upon thee cursing, vexation,
INT: will send the LORD curses confusion and rebuke

Proverbs 3:33
HEB: מְאֵרַ֣ת יְ֭הוָה בְּבֵ֣ית
NAS: The curse of the LORD is on the house
KJV: The curse of the LORD
INT: the curse of the LORD the house

Proverbs 28:27
HEB: עֵ֝ינָ֗יו רַב־ מְאֵרֽוֹת׃
NAS: his eyes will have many curses.
KJV: his eyes shall have many a curse.
INT: his eyes many curses

Malachi 2:2
HEB: בָכֶם֙ אֶת־ הַמְּאֵרָ֔ה וְאָרוֹתִ֖י אֶת־
NAS: then I will send the curse upon you and I will curse
KJV: I will even send a curse upon you, and I will curse
INT: of hosts will send the curse will curse your blessings

Malachi 3:9
HEB: בַּמְּאֵרָה֙ אַתֶּ֣ם נֵֽאָרִ֔ים
NAS: You are cursed with a curse, for you are robbing
KJV: Ye [are] cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed
INT: A curse You are cursed

5 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3994
5 Occurrences


bam·mə·’ê·rāh — 1 Occ.
ham·mə·’ê·rāh — 2 Occ.
mə·’ê·raṯ — 1 Occ.
mə·’ê·rō·wṯ — 1 Occ.
















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