◄ 4790. meroach ►
Strong's Lexicon meroach: Fragrance, aroma Original Word: מְרוֹחַ Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: mrowach Pronunciation: meh-RO-akh Phonetic Spelling: (mer-o-akh') Definition: bruised, emasculated Meaning: The term מְרוֹחַ refers to something that is "bruised" or "emasculated." It is used in the context of physical injury or alteration, particularly in relation to the male reproductive organs. Word Origin: Derived from the root verb מָרַח (mârach), meaning "to rub" or "to smear." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for מְרוֹחַ in the Strong's Greek Concordance, as the specific cultural and religious context of this Hebrew term does not have a direct parallel in the Greek New Testament. However, related concepts of physical wholeness and purity can be found in various Greek terms that address bodily conditions and their implications for religious participation. Usage: The word מְרוֹחַ appears in the context of prohibitions against certain physical conditions that disqualify individuals from participating in specific religious or communal activities. It is specifically mentioned in the context of the Levitical laws concerning who may enter the assembly of the LORD. Context: The term מְרוֹחַ is found in the Hebrew Bible in Deuteronomy 23:1, which addresses the physical conditions that disqualify a man from entering the assembly of the LORD. The verse states: "No man with crushed or severed genitals may enter the assembly of the LORD." (BSB). This prohibition is part of a broader set of laws aimed at maintaining the sanctity and purity of the community, particularly in its worship and religious practices. The condition described by מְרוֹחַ, along with other physical blemishes, is seen as a disqualification for participation in certain religious rites, reflecting the cultural and religious values of ancient Israel regarding wholeness and physical integrity. The use of מְרוֹחַ in this context underscores the importance placed on physical wholeness in the religious life of Israel. It reflects a worldview in which physical conditions were often seen as symbolic of spiritual or moral states. The prohibition serves as a reminder of the holiness required in approaching the divine presence and participating in the communal worship of the LORD. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of uncertain derivation Definition perhaps a rubbing away NASB Translation crushed (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מָרוֺחַ] noun [masculine] dubious, only construct מְרוֺחַ אָ֑שֶׁךְ Leviticus 21:20; v either מָרַח rub = a rubbing away of the testicle; or רָוַח be roomy, enlarged = enlargement (read then מֶרְוַח); see further Di. מָרוֺם see רום. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance broken From marach; bruised, i.e. Emasculated -- broken. see HEBREW marach Forms and Transliterations מְר֥וֹחַ מרוח mə·rō·w·aḥ meRoach mərōwaḥ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Leviticus 21:20 HEB: יַלֶּ֔פֶת א֖וֹ מְר֥וֹחַ אָֽשֶׁךְ׃ NAS: scabs or crushed testicles. KJV: or scabbed, or hath his stones broken; INT: scabs or crushed testicles 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 4790 1 Occurrence mə·rō·w·aḥ — 1 Occ.