Strong's Lexicon Meremoth: Meremoth Original Word: מְרֵמוֹת Word Origin: Derived from the root רוּם (rum), meaning "to be high" or "to rise." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Meremoth in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper Hebrew name. However, the Greek Septuagint transliterates it as Μερημώθ (Meremoth). Usage: The name Meremoth means "heights" or "elevations." It is used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, referring to several individuals, primarily associated with the priestly lineage and the rebuilding efforts in Jerusalem. Cultural and Historical Background: In the post-exilic period, names like Meremoth were common among the Israelites, reflecting their heritage and religious aspirations. The individuals named Meremoth were often linked to the priestly class, which played a crucial role in the religious and social restoration of Israel after the Babylonian exile. The rebuilding of the temple and the walls of Jerusalem were significant events during this time, symbolizing the renewal of the covenant community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as Mirmah Definition two Isr. priests, also an Isr. NASB Translation Meremoth (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs מְרֵמוֺת proper name, masculine 1. priest, time of Zerubbabel Nehemiah 12:3 (= מְרָיוֺת, q. v., Nehemiah 12:15) ᵐ5L Μαρειμωθ. 2 priest, time of Ezra and Nehemiah, Ezra 8:33; Nehemiah 3:4,21; Nehemiah 10:6 (probably same). ᵐ5 Μερειμωθ, Μεραμωθ, etc. 3 one of those who had taken strange wives Ezra 10:36. ᵐ5 Ιεραμωθ, A Μαρεμωθ. מִרְמַס see רמס. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Meremoth Plural from ruwm; heights; Meremoth, the name of two Israelites -- Meremoth. see HEBREW ruwm Forms and Transliterations מְרֵמ֖וֹת מְרֵמ֤וֹת מְרֵמ֧וֹת מְרֵמֹֽת׃ מרמות מרמת׃ mə·rê·mō·wṯ mə·rê·mōṯ mereMot mərêmōṯ mərêmōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 8:33 HEB: עַ֠ל יַד־ מְרֵמ֤וֹת בֶּן־ אֽוּרִיָּה֙ NAS: into the hand of Meremoth the son KJV: by the hand of Meremoth the son INT: into the hand of Meremoth the son of Uriah Ezra 10:36 Nehemiah 3:4 Nehemiah 3:21 Nehemiah 10:5 Nehemiah 12:3 6 Occurrences |
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