Strong's Lexicon meriruth: Bitterness Original Word: מְרִירוּת Word Origin: Derived from the root מָרַר (marar), meaning "to be bitter" or "to make bitter." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4088 (pikria): Bitterness, often used in the New Testament to describe a state of sharpness or harshness in spirit or speech. - G4089 (pikros): Bitter, used to describe something that is harsh or unpleasant to the taste, and metaphorically, to describe a bitter attitude or disposition. Usage: The term "meriruth" refers to a state or quality of bitterness, often used metaphorically to describe emotional distress, grief, or a sense of deep sorrow. It conveys a profound sense of anguish or suffering, typically in response to adverse circumstances or personal loss. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, bitterness was often associated with the experience of suffering or hardship. The Israelites, during their history, faced numerous trials, including slavery, exile, and personal loss, which were often described using terms related to bitterness. The concept of bitterness also had spiritual implications, as it could signify a heart turned away from God due to unresolved pain or resentment. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom marar Definition bitterness NASB Translation bitter grief (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מְרִירוּת] noun feminine bitterness; — תֵּאָנַח ׳וּבִמ Ezekiel 21:11 and in bitterness (bitterly) shalt thou groan. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bitterness From marar; bitterness, i.e. (figuratively) grief -- bitterness. see HEBREW marar Forms and Transliterations וּבִמְרִיר֔וּת ובמרירות ū·ḇim·rî·rūṯ ūḇimrîrūṯ uvimriRutLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 21:6 HEB: בְּשִׁבְר֤וֹן מָתְנַ֙יִם֙ וּבִמְרִיר֔וּת תֵּֽאָנַ֖ח לְעֵינֵיהֶֽם׃ NAS: heart and bitter grief, groan KJV: of [thy] loins; and with bitterness sigh INT: breaking heart and bitter groan their sight 1 Occurrence |
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