4779. marad
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marad: To rebel, revolt

Original Word: מָרָד
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: marad
Pronunciation: mah-RAHD
Phonetic Spelling: (maw-rawd')
Definition: To rebel, revolt
Meaning: rebellious

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
rebellious

(Aramaic) from the same as mrad; rebellious -- rebellious.

see HEBREW mrad

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[מָרָד K§ 59 d)]

adjective rebellious; — of city, feminine absolute מָרָדָא Ezra 4:15, emphatic מָרָֽדְתָּא (Kib.) Ezra 4:12.

מָרֵה see מָרֵא. above

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root מָרַד (H4775), meaning "to rebel" or "to revolt."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the Aramaic מָרָד, the concept of rebellion is expressed in the New Testament through various Greek terms. One such term is ἀποστασία (G646), which means "apostasy" or "rebellion." This term is used in the New Testament to describe a falling away or defection from the faith, reflecting a similar theme of rebellion against divine authority.

Usage: This word is used in the context of rebellion, often referring to acts of defiance against authority or established order.

Context: • The term מָרָד appears in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Daniel. It is used to describe acts of rebellion against divine or royal authority. The concept of rebellion is significant in the biblical narrative, often illustrating the consequences of defying God's commands or the established order.
• In the book of Daniel, the term is used to describe the actions of those who oppose the decrees of the king or the laws of God. This rebellion is portrayed as a serious offense, often leading to divine judgment or punishment.
• The theme of rebellion is a recurring motif in the Bible, highlighting the tension between human free will and divine sovereignty. The use of מָרָד in the Aramaic sections underscores the universality of this theme, transcending linguistic and cultural boundaries within the biblical text.

Forms and Transliterations
מָֽרָדְתָּ֤א מָֽרָדָ֗א מרדא מרדתא mā·rā·ḏā mā·rā·ḏə·tā maraDa mārāḏā maradeTa mārāḏətā
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Englishman's Concordance
Ezra 4:12
HEB: לִירוּשְׁלֶ֑ם קִרְיְתָ֨א מָֽרָדְתָּ֤א וּבִֽאישְׁתָּא֙ בָּנַ֔יִן
NAS: they are rebuilding the rebellious and evil
KJV: building the rebellious and the bad
INT: Jerusalem city the rebellious and evil are rebuilding

Ezra 4:15
HEB: דָ֜ךְ קִרְיָ֣א מָֽרָדָ֗א וּֽמְהַנְזְקַ֤ת מַלְכִין֙
NAS: that that city is a rebellious city
KJV: city [is] a rebellious city,
INT: this city rebellious and damaging to kings

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 4779
2 Occurrences


mā·rā·ḏā — 1 Occ.
mā·rā·ḏə·tā — 1 Occ.















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