Lexicon Meres: Meres Original Word: מֶרֶס Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Meres Of foreign derivation; Meres, a Persian -- Meres. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof 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 originCorresponding 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. Forms and Transliterations מֶ֥רֶס מרס me·res meresLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 |