4814. meriruth

Lexicon

meriruth: Bitterness

Original Word: מְרִירוּת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: mriyruwth
Pronunciation: meh-ree-ROOTH
Phonetic Spelling: (mer-ee-rooth')
Definition: Bitterness
Meaning: bitterness, grief

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

bitterness

From marar; bitterness, i.e. (figuratively) grief -- bitterness.

see HEBREW marar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from marar
Definition
bitterness
NASB Translation
bitter grief (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[מְרִירוּת] noun feminine bitterness; — תֵּאָנַח ׳וּבִמ Ezekiel 21:11 and in bitterness (bitterly) shalt thou groan.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root מָרַר (marar), which means "to be bitter" or "to make bitter."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G4088 (πικρία, pikria): Bitterness
• G4089 (πικρός, pikros): Bitter
• G4090 (πικραίνω, pikraino): To make bitter, to embitter

These Greek terms parallel the Hebrew concept of מְרִירוּת, capturing similar themes of bitterness and emotional distress in the New Testament context.

Usage: The term מְרִירוּת is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a state of bitterness or grief, often reflecting deep emotional distress or sorrow.

Context: מְרִירוּת (merirut) is a noun that captures the essence of bitterness and grief, often used to describe the emotional state of individuals experiencing profound sorrow or distress. This term is rooted in the verb מָרַר (marar), which conveys the action of becoming or making something bitter. In the biblical context, מְרִירוּת is frequently associated with the trials and tribulations faced by individuals or communities, reflecting a deep-seated emotional response to adverse circumstances.

The concept of bitterness in the Bible is not merely a fleeting emotion but often signifies a prolonged state of suffering or lamentation. It can be seen in narratives where individuals express their anguish and despair, seeking relief or deliverance from their afflictions. The term is used to articulate the depth of human suffering and the emotional turmoil that accompanies life's hardships.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used to convey the intensity of emotional pain, as seen in various passages where individuals lament their plight or express their grief. The use of מְרִירוּת underscores the profound impact of suffering on the human spirit, highlighting the need for comfort and hope amidst trials.

Forms and Transliterations

וּבִמְרִיר֔וּת ובמרירות ū·ḇim·rî·rūṯ ūḇimrîrūṯ uvimriRut

Englishman's Concordance

Ezekiel 21:6
HEB: בְּשִׁבְר֤וֹן מָתְנַ֙יִם֙ וּבִמְרִיר֔וּת תֵּֽאָנַ֖ח לְעֵינֵיהֶֽם׃
NAS: heart and bitter grief, groan
KJV: of [thy] loins; and with bitterness sigh
INT: breaking heart and bitter groan their sight

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4814
1 Occurrence

ū·ḇim·rî·rūṯ — 1 Occ.