Strong's Lexicon memer: Word, command, decree Original Word: מֶמֶר Word Origin: Derived from the root מָרַר (marar), meaning "to be bitter" or "to be rebellious." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of a word or command is λόγος (logos), Strong's Greek 3056, which is used in the New Testament to describe the Word of God, including the person of Jesus Christ as the divine Logos in John 1:1. Usage: The Hebrew word "memer" is used to denote a spoken word, command, or decree. It often carries the connotation of a formal or authoritative statement, reflecting the power and authority behind the spoken word. In the context of the Bible, it can refer to divine commands or decrees issued by God or authoritative statements made by leaders. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, words and decrees held significant power. The spoken word was often seen as binding and authoritative, especially when issued by a king or deity. In the Hebrew Bible, God's words are depicted as powerful and effective, bringing about creation, judgment, and salvation. The concept of a divine word or command reflects the belief in the authority and sovereignty of God over creation and human affairs. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom marar Definition bitterness NASB Translation bitterness (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מֶ֫מֶר noun [masculine] bitterness; — לְיוֺלדְתּוֺ ׳מ Proverbs 17:25 of a fool-son ("" כַּעַס לְאָבִיו). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bitterness From an unused root meaning to grieve; sorrow -- bitterness. Forms and Transliterations וּ֝מֶ֗מֶר וממר ū·me·mer uMemer ūmemerLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 17:25 HEB: בֵּ֣ן כְּסִ֑יל וּ֝מֶ֗מֶר לְיוֹלַדְתּֽוֹ׃ NAS: to his father And bitterness to her who bore KJV: to his father, and bitterness to her that bare INT: son A foolish and bitterness bore 1 Occurrence |
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