3994. meerah

Lexicon

meerah: Rebellion, defiance

Original Word: מְאֵרָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: merah
Pronunciation: may-raw'
Phonetic Spelling: (meh-ay-raw')
Definition: Rebellion, defiance
Meaning: an execration

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

curse

From 'arar; an execration -- curse.

see HEBREW 'arar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as arar
Definition
a curse
NASB Translation
curse (3), curses (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מְאֵרָה noun feminine a curse Deuteronomy 28:20; Malachi 2:2; Malachi 3:9; construct מְאֵרַת Proverbs 3:33; plural מְאֵרוֺת Proverbs 28:27.

אֲרָרִי see הֲרָרִי.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root אָרַר (arar), which means "to curse."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G640 (ἀρά, ara): This Greek term is used in the New Testament to denote a curse or imprecation, similar to the Hebrew מְאֵרָה. It appears in contexts where a solemn wish for misfortune or judgment is expressed.
• G2671 (κατάρα, katara): This Greek word also translates to "curse" and is used in the New Testament to describe a curse or an accursed state, often in relation to the law and divine judgment.

The concept of מְאֵרָה underscores the seriousness of covenantal faithfulness and the consequences of disobedience, reflecting the broader biblical theme of blessings and curses as outlined in the Torah and reiterated by the prophets.

Usage: The term מְאֵרָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a curse or a state of being cursed. It often refers to divine judgment or a pronouncement of misfortune upon individuals or groups due to disobedience or sin.

Context: • מְאֵרָה appears in several key passages within the Hebrew Scriptures, often in the context of covenantal curses or divine retribution. It is a term that signifies the opposite of blessing, representing a state of divine disfavor.
• In Malachi 2:2, the term is used to describe the curse that will come upon the priests for failing to honor God's name: "If you do not listen, and if you do not take it to heart to honor My name," says the LORD of Hosts, "I will send a curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings. Indeed, I have already cursed them, because you are not taking it to heart."
• Another significant occurrence is in Malachi 3:9, where the people are accused of robbing God and are consequently under a curse: "You are cursed with a curse, yet you—the whole nation—are still robbing Me."
• The concept of מְאֵרָה is integral to understanding the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, where blessings and curses are contingent upon obedience to God's commandments.

Forms and Transliterations

בַּמְּאֵרָה֙ במארה הַמְּאֵרָ֔ה הַמְּאֵרָ֤ה המארה מְאֵרַ֣ת מְאֵרֽוֹת׃ מארות׃ מארת bam·mə·’ê·rāh bammə’êrāh bammeeRah ham·mə·’ê·rāh hammə’êrāh hammeeRah mə’êraṯ mə’êrōwṯ mə·’ê·raṯ mə·’ê·rō·wṯ meeRat meeRot

Englishman's Concordance

Deuteronomy 28:20
HEB: בְּ֠ךָ אֶת־ הַמְּאֵרָ֤ה אֶת־ הַמְּהוּמָה֙
NAS: will send upon you curses, confusion,
KJV: shall send upon thee cursing, vexation,
INT: will send the LORD curses confusion and rebuke

Proverbs 3:33
HEB: מְאֵרַ֣ת יְ֭הוָה בְּבֵ֣ית
NAS: The curse of the LORD is on the house
KJV: The curse of the LORD
INT: the curse of the LORD the house

Proverbs 28:27
HEB: עֵ֝ינָ֗יו רַב־ מְאֵרֽוֹת׃
NAS: his eyes will have many curses.
KJV: his eyes shall have many a curse.
INT: his eyes many curses

Malachi 2:2
HEB: בָכֶם֙ אֶת־ הַמְּאֵרָ֔ה וְאָרוֹתִ֖י אֶת־
NAS: then I will send the curse upon you and I will curse
KJV: I will even send a curse upon you, and I will curse
INT: of hosts will send the curse will curse your blessings

Malachi 3:9
HEB: בַּמְּאֵרָה֙ אַתֶּ֣ם נֵֽאָרִ֔ים
NAS: You are cursed with a curse, for you are robbing
KJV: Ye [are] cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed
INT: A curse You are cursed

5 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3994
5 Occurrences

bam·mə·’ê·rāh — 1 Occ.
ham·mə·’ê·rāh — 2 Occ.
mə·’ê·raṯ — 1 Occ.
mə·’ê·rō·wṯ — 1 Occ.