Lexicon Meroz: Meroz Original Word: מֵרוֹז Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Meroz Of uncertain derivation; Meroz, a place in Palestine -- Meroz. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originperhaps from the same as erez Definition a place in N. Pal. NASB Translation Meroz (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מֵרוֺז proper name, of a location Meroz, in northern Palestine Judges 5:23 (explanation as = מֶאֱרוֺז,  , retreat by Thes MV and others) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be lean or emaciated.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for מֵרוֹז (Meroz) as it is a unique proper noun specific to the Hebrew text of the Old Testament. Usage: Meroz is used once in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Judges. Context: Meroz is mentioned in Judges 5:23 during the Song of Deborah and Barak. The verse states: "‘Curse Meroz,’ said the angel of the LORD, ‘Bitterly curse its inhabitants, for they did not come to help the LORD, to help the LORD against the mighty.’" This passage suggests that Meroz was a location or community that failed to support the Israelites in their battle against Sisera, the commander of the Canaanite army. The exact location of Meroz is unknown, and it is not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible. The curse pronounced upon Meroz highlights the expectation of communal support in times of conflict and the consequences of failing to fulfill this duty. Forms and Transliterations מֵר֗וֹז מרוז mê·rō·wz mêrōwz meRozLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 5:23 HEB: א֣וֹרוּ מֵר֗וֹז אָמַר֙ מַלְאַ֣ךְ NAS: Curse Meroz,' said the angel KJV: Curse ye Meroz, said the angel INT: Curse Meroz said the angel 1 Occurrence |
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