Strong's Lexicon meriri: Bitter, bitterness Original Word: מְרִירִי Word Origin: Derived from the root מָרַר (marar), meaning "to be bitter" or "to make bitter." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "meriri" is πικρός (pikros), Strong's Greek #4089, which also means "bitter." Usage: The Hebrew word "meriri" is used to describe a state of bitterness or something that is bitter in nature. It often conveys a sense of harshness, severity, or distress. In the biblical context, it can refer to physical bitterness, such as the taste of something, or metaphorical bitterness, such as emotional or spiritual distress. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, bitterness was often associated with suffering, hardship, and the consequences of sin. The Israelites experienced bitterness during their time in Egypt and the wilderness, which is reflected in their narratives and poetry. Bitterness could also symbolize the emotional pain of loss or betrayal, as seen in various biblical stories. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom marar Definition bitter NASB Translation bitter (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מְרִירִי] adjective bitter; — ׳קֶטֶב מ Deuteronomy 32:24 bitter destruction. (On Job 3:5 see כִּמְרִיר below II. כמר ). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bitter From marar; bitter, i.e. Poisonous -- bitter. see HEBREW marar Forms and Transliterations מְרִירִ֑י מרירי mə·rî·rî meriRi mərîrîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 32:24 HEB: רֶ֖שֶׁף וְקֶ֣טֶב מְרִירִ֑י וְשֶׁן־ בְּהֵמוֹת֙ NAS: by plague And bitter destruction; KJV: with burning heat, and with bitter destruction: INT: plague destruction and bitter and the teeth of beasts 1 Occurrence |
|
