Strong's Lexicon meerah: Rebellion, defiance Original Word: מְאֵרָה 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 Originfrom 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 meeRotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 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 Proverbs 28:27 Malachi 2:2 Malachi 3:9 5 Occurrences |
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