Strong's Lexicon merad: Rebellion, revolt Original Word: מֶרַד Word Origin: Derived from the root verb מָרַד (marad), meaning "to rebel" or "to revolt." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with rebellion is ἀποστασία (apostasia), Strong's Greek 646, which also means defection or revolt, particularly in a spiritual or religious context. Usage: The term "merad" is used to denote an act of rebellion or revolt, often against authority or established order. In the biblical context, it typically refers to rebellion against God or divinely appointed leaders. The concept of rebellion is significant in the Hebrew Bible, as it often leads to divine judgment or consequences. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, rebellion was not only a political act but also a spiritual one. The Israelites were bound by covenant to God, and rebellion against His commandments or His chosen leaders was seen as a breach of this covenant. The historical context of rebellion often involved foreign powers or internal dissent, reflecting the turbulent political landscape of the ancient Near East. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to marad Definition rebellion NASB Translation rebellion (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מְרַד noun [masculine] rebellion (see Biblical Hebrew); — absolute ׳מ Ezra 4:19. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance rebellion (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to marad; rebellion -- rebellion. see HEBREW marad Forms and Transliterations וּמְרַ֥ד ומרד ū·mə·raḏ umeRad ūməraḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 4:19 HEB: מַלְכִ֖ין מִֽתְנַשְּׂאָ֑ה וּמְרַ֥ד וְאֶשְׁתַּדּ֖וּר מִתְעֲבֶד־ NAS: days, that rebellion and revolt KJV: kings, and [that] rebellion and sedition INT: the kings has risen rebellion and revolt have been made 1 Occurrence |
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