Strong's Lexicon mirzach: Banquet, revelry, place of feasting Original Word: מִרְזַח Word Origin: Derived from the root verb רָזַח (razach), which means to be loose or to revel. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of revelry and excessive feasting can be related to Greek terms such as κῶμος (komos - Strong's G2970), which refers to revelry or carousing. Usage: The term "mirzach" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a place or occasion of feasting and revelry. It often carries a negative connotation, associated with excessive indulgence and moral laxity. The word suggests a setting where people gather for celebration, often leading to behaviors that are contrary to the values of sobriety and righteousness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, feasting was a common social activity, often associated with religious festivals, family gatherings, and community celebrations. However, the Bible frequently warns against the dangers of excessive revelry and indulgence, which can lead to moral decay and spiritual neglect. The prophets often criticized the Israelites for their participation in such activities, especially when they were accompanied by idolatry and injustice. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as marzeach, q.v. Brown-Driver-Briggs מַרְזֵחַ noun masculineAmos 6:7 cry (ᵑ7 מַרְזְחָא mourning- feast; Phoenician מרזח a rel. festival (> usually a month), compare Palmyrene, ClGann Littm, see GACookeInscr. 95. 121 f. 303 and references; LzbEphem. i. 47 f. 343 f.); **LzbEphem. ii. 231 ברבנות מרזחותה די כמרי בל. — 1 mourning cry (or feast? Talmud מִרְזֵיחָא), absolute ׳בֵּית מ Jeremiah 16:5 i.e. house of mourning ("" ספד, נוד). 2 cry of revelry, construct מִרְזַח סְרוּחִים Amos 6:7. רָזִי see רזה. above Strong's Exhaustive Concordance banquet From an unused root meaning to scream; a cry, i.e. (of job), a revel -- banquet. Forms and Transliterations מִרְזַ֥ח מרזח mir·zaḥ mirZach mirzaḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Amos 6:7 HEB: גֹּלִ֑ים וְסָ֖ר מִרְזַ֥ח סְרוּחִֽים׃ פ KJV: that go captive, and the banquet of them that stretched INT: exile will pass and the banquet and the sprawlers' 1 Occurrence |
|
