Strong's Lexicon merots: Race, course, running Original Word: מֵרוֹץ Word Origin: Derived from the root רוּץ (ruts), meaning "to run." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the New Testament is "τρέχω" (trecho), Strong's Greek #5143, which also means "to run." Usage: The term "merots" refers to the concept of a race or a course, often used metaphorically to describe the journey or path one takes in life or faith. It implies a sense of urgency, purpose, and direction, highlighting the active pursuit of a goal. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, physical activities such as running were not only common in daily life but also held symbolic significance. The imagery of a race was often used to convey spiritual truths, emphasizing perseverance, discipline, and the pursuit of righteousness. The metaphor of life as a race is prevalent in both Hebrew and Greco-Roman thought, reflecting the universal human experience of striving towards a goal. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ruts Definition a running, a race NASB Translation race (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מֵרוֺץ noun [masculine] running, race; — absolute Ecclesiastes 9:11. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance race From ruwts; a run (the trial of speed) -- race. see HEBREW ruwts Forms and Transliterations הַמֵּר֜וֹץ המרוץ ham·mê·rō·wṣ hammeRotz hammêrōwṣLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ecclesiastes 9:11 HEB: לֹא֩ לַקַּלִּ֨ים הַמֵּר֜וֹץ וְלֹ֧א לַגִּבּוֹרִ֣ים NAS: the sun that the race is not to the swift KJV: under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, INT: is not to the swift the race is not to the warriors 1 Occurrence |
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