◄ 4827. mera ►
Strong's Lexicon mera: Bitterness, rebellion Original Word: מֵרַע Part of Speech: noun Transliteration: mera` Pronunciation: meh-rah' Phonetic Spelling: (may-rah') Definition: Bitterness, rebellion Meaning: wickedness Word Origin: Derived from the root מָרָה (marah), meaning "to be bitter" or "to rebel." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with bitterness and rebellion is πικρία (pikria), Strong's Greek 4088, which also conveys the idea of bitterness, both in taste and in spirit. Usage: The Hebrew word "mera" is used to denote a state of bitterness or rebellion. It often conveys a sense of emotional or spiritual bitterness, reflecting a condition of the heart that is resistant or opposed to God's will. This term can also imply a broader sense of rebellion against divine authority. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, bitterness was not only a personal emotional state but also a communal concern. Bitterness could arise from personal grievances, social injustices, or spiritual disobedience. The Israelites were often warned against allowing bitterness to take root, as it could lead to rebellion against God and disrupt the community's harmony. The concept of bitterness is frequently associated with the Israelites' experiences in the wilderness, where their complaints and lack of faith were seen as acts of rebellion against God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from raa, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance do mischief From ra'a'; used as (abstract) noun, wickedness -- do mischief. see HEBREW ra'a' Forms and Transliterations לְמֵרָ֔ע למרע lə·mê·rā‘ lemeRa ləmêrā‘ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Daniel 11:27 HEB: הַמְּלָכִים֙ לְבָבָ֣ם לְמֵרָ֔ע וְעַל־ שֻׁלְחָ֥ן KJV: hearts [shall be] to do mischief, and they shall speak INT: kings their hearts do mischief and table 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 4827 1 Occurrence lə·mê·rā‘ — 1 Occ.