◄ 4804. merat ►
Strong's Lexicon merat: To make bare, to polish, to scour Original Word: מְרַט Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: mrat 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 Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts 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.