Strong's Lexicon murdaph: Pursued, persecuted Original Word: מֻרְדָּף Word Origin: Derived from the root רָדַף (radaph), meaning "to pursue" or "to chase." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar contexts is διώκω (dioko), Strong's Greek #1377, which also means "to pursue" or "to persecute." Usage: The term "murdaph" is used to describe someone who is being pursued or persecuted. It conveys a sense of being chased or harassed, often in a hostile or aggressive manner. This word is typically used in contexts where an individual or group is under threat or attack, either physically or metaphorically. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the concept of being pursued or persecuted was not uncommon. The Israelites often faced threats from surrounding nations and internal conflicts. The idea of pursuit also carried a spiritual dimension, as the faithful were often seen as being pursued by evil forces or adversaries. The term "murdaph" would resonate with the experiences of those who felt oppressed or under constant threat, whether from human enemies or spiritual adversaries. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom radaph Definition persecution NASB Translation persecution (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מִרְדָּה] noun feminine dominion; — as accusative of congnate meaning with verb מִרְדַּת בְּלִי חָשָׂ֑ךְ Isaiah 14:6, construct before clause (Ges§ 130d; so most for ᵑ0 מֻרְדָּף q. v. below רדף). מֻרְדָּף noun [masculine] persecution (si vera lectio) (formed like Hoph`al Participle); — Isaiah 14:6, but ᵑ7 Thes and most מִרְדַּת q. v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance persecuted From radaph; persecuted -- persecuted. see HEBREW radaph Forms and Transliterations מֻרְדָּ֖ף מרדף mur·dāp̄ murDaf murdāp̄Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 14:6 HEB: בָאַף֙ גּוֹיִ֔ם מֻרְדָּ֖ף בְּלִ֥י חָשָֽׂךְ׃ NAS: with unrestrained persecution. KJV: in anger, is persecuted, [and] none INT: anger the nations persecution none hindereth 1 Occurrence |
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