4825. Meres
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Meres: Meres

Original Word: מֶרֶס
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Merec
Pronunciation: MAY-res
Phonetic Spelling: (meh'-res)
Definition: Meres
Meaning: Meres

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Meres

Of foreign derivation; Meres, a Persian -- Meres.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of foreign origin
Definition
a Persian noble
NASB Translation
Meres (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
מֶ֫רֶס proper name, masculine a Persian noble Esther 1:14.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Of Persian origin

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the name Meres, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and context of the Book of Esther.

Usage: Proper noun referring to a person

Context: Meres is a proper noun found in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Esther. He is listed as one of the seven princes of Persia and Media who had access to King Ahasuerus and were considered the highest officials in the kingdom. The mention of Meres occurs in the context of the royal court of Persia, highlighting the political structure and the advisory role these princes played in the administration of the empire. The name Meres, of Persian origin, reflects the influence of Persian culture and governance during the period of the Jewish exile. The specific role or actions of Meres are not detailed beyond his inclusion in the list of princes, but his presence signifies the importance of the council that surrounded the king.

Biblical Reference:
Esther 1:14: "and the closest to him were Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan, the seven princes of Persia and Media who had access to the king and ranked highest in the kingdom."

Forms and Transliterations
מֶ֥רֶס מרס me·res meres
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Englishman's Concordance
Esther 1:14
HEB: אַדְמָ֣תָא תַרְשִׁ֔ישׁ מֶ֥רֶס מַרְסְנָ֖א מְמוּכָ֑ן
NAS: Tarshish, Meres, Marsena
KJV: Tarshish, Meres, Marsena,
INT: Admatha Tarshish Meres Marsena and Memucan

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4825
1 Occurrence


me·res — 1 Occ.















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