4783. murdaph

Lexicon

murdaph: Pursued, persecuted

Original Word: מֻרְדָּף
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: murdaph
Pronunciation: mur-DAHF
Phonetic Spelling: (moor-dawf')
Definition: Pursued, persecuted
Meaning: persecuted

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

persecuted

From radaph; persecuted -- persecuted.

see HEBREW radaph

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from radaph
Definition
persecution
NASB Translation
persecution (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[מִרְדָּה] noun feminine dominion; — as accusative of congnate meaning with verb מִרְדַּת בְּלִי חָשָׂ֑ךְ Isaiah 14:6, construct before clause (Ges^{§ 130d}; so most for ᵑ0 מֻרְדָּף q. v. below רדף).

מֻרְדָּף noun [masculine] persecution (si vera lectio) (formed like

Hoph`al Participle); — Isaiah 14:6, but ᵑ7 Thes and most מִרְדַּת q. v.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root רָדַף (radaph), meaning "to pursue" or "to chase."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The concept of persecution in the Hebrew Scriptures is paralleled in the Greek New Testament by terms such as διώκω (dioko • Strong's Greek 1377), which means "to pursue" or "to persecute." This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe the persecution of early Christians and is conceptually linked to the Hebrew understanding of being pursued or oppressed.

By examining the usage and context of מֻרְדָּף, one gains insight into the biblical portrayal of persecution and the enduring faith of those who face such trials.

Usage: This word is used to describe someone who is being chased or pursued, often in the context of persecution or oppression.

Context: • The Hebrew word מֻרְדָּף appears in the context of describing individuals who are pursued or persecuted, often by enemies or oppressors. This term is used to convey a sense of relentless pursuit, where the individual is under constant threat or pressure from those who seek to harm them. The concept of being "persecuted" is a recurring theme in the Hebrew Scriptures, reflecting the experiences of individuals and groups who faced hostility and adversity.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the theme of persecution is evident in various passages, where the faithful are often depicted as being pursued by their adversaries. This pursuit is not merely physical but can also be spiritual or emotional, representing the trials and tribulations faced by those who remain steadfast in their faith.
• The notion of being "persecuted" is significant in the biblical narrative, as it often serves to highlight the faithfulness and resilience of God's people in the face of adversity. It underscores the belief that, despite persecution, divine justice and deliverance are assured for those who remain true to their convictions.

Forms and Transliterations

מֻרְדָּ֖ף מרדף mur·dāp̄ murDaf murdāp̄

Englishman's Concordance

Isaiah 14:6
HEB: בָאַף֙ גּוֹיִ֔ם מֻרְדָּ֖ף בְּלִ֥י חָשָֽׂךְ׃
NAS: with unrestrained persecution.
KJV: in anger, is persecuted, [and] none
INT: anger the nations persecution none hindereth

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4783
1 Occurrence

mur·dāp̄ — 1 Occ.