4804. merat
Strong's Lexicon
merat: To make bare, to polish, to scour

Original Word: מֵרַט
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: merat
Pronunciation: meh-RAHT
Phonetic Spelling: (mer-at')
Definition: To make bare, to polish, to scour
Meaning: to pull off

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent concepts might include καθαρίζω (katharizō - to cleanse, purify) or γυμνόω (gymnoō - to make bare, strip), which carry similar connotations of cleansing and preparation.

Usage: The Hebrew verb "merat" primarily conveys the action of making something bare or stripping it of its covering. It can also imply the act of polishing or scouring, suggesting a process of refining or cleansing. This term is often used in contexts where something is being prepared or purified, either physically or metaphorically.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of making something bare or stripping it was often associated with preparation or purification. For example, the process of polishing metal or scouring a surface was necessary to prepare it for use or to restore its intended appearance. This action could also symbolize spiritual purification or readiness, reflecting the broader biblical theme of being made ready for God's purposes.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to marat
Definition
to pluck
NASB Translation
plucked (1).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
be plucked

(Aramaic) corresponding to marat; to pull off -- be plucked.

see HEBREW marat

Forms and Transliterations
מְּרִ֨יטוּ מריטו mə·rî·ṭū meRitu mərîṭū
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Englishman's Concordance
Daniel 7:4
HEB: עַד֩ דִּי־ מְּרִ֨יטוּ גַפַּ֜יהּ וּנְטִ֣ילַת
NAS: its wings were plucked, and it was lifted
KJV: the wings thereof were plucked, and it was lifted up
INT: till forasmuch were plucked wings lifted

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4804
1 Occurrence


mə·rî·ṭū — 1 Occ.
















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