Strong's Lexicon merutsah: Race, course, running Original Word: מְרֻצָה Word Origin: Derived from the root רוּץ (ruts), meaning "to run" or "to rush." 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." This term appears in passages like 1 Corinthians 9:24, where Paul speaks of running the race to win the prize. Usage: The term "merutsah" refers to the act of running or a race. It is used metaphorically in the Hebrew Bible to describe the swift movement or progress of individuals or events. The word conveys a sense of urgency and purpose, often associated with the pursuit of a goal or the execution of a task. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, running was a common activity, whether in the context of a messenger delivering urgent news, a warrior charging into battle, or a participant in a competitive race. The imagery of running was often used in biblical literature to illustrate spiritual truths, such as the pursuit of righteousness or the urgency of God's commands. The concept of a race or course was familiar to the Israelites, who understood it as a metaphor for life's journey and the pursuit of divine purposes. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ratsats Definition a crushing, an oppression NASB Translation extortion (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. מְרוּצָה noun feminine crushing, oppression; — Jeremiah 22:17 (+ הָעשֶׁק). רַק see I. רקק; רֵק see רֵיק; רֹק see II. רקק. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance violence From ratsats; oppression -- violence. See also mruwtsah. see HEBREW ratsats see HEBREW mruwtsah Forms and Transliterations הַמְּרוּצָ֖ה המרוצה ham·mə·rū·ṣāh hammərūṣāh hammeruTzahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 22:17 HEB: הָעֹ֥שֶׁק וְעַל־ הַמְּרוּצָ֖ה לַעֲשֽׂוֹת׃ ס NAS: oppression and extortion. KJV: and for oppression, and for violence, to do INT: oppression and and extortion practicing 1 Occurrence |
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