4827. mera

Lexicon

mera: Bitterness, rebellion

Original Word: מֵרַע
Part of Speech: noun
Transliteration: mera`
Pronunciation: meh-rah'
Phonetic Spelling: (may-rah')
Definition: Bitterness, rebellion
Meaning: wickedness

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

do mischief

From ra'a'; used as (abstract) noun, wickedness -- do mischief.

see HEBREW ra'a'

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from raa, q.v.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root רָעַע (ra'a), which means "to be bad" or "to be evil."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 4189 • πονηρία (ponēria): Wickedness, evil, malice.
• Strong's Greek Number 2556 • κακός (kakos): Bad, evil, harmful.
• Strong's Greek Number 4190 • πονηρός (ponēros): Evil, wicked, malicious.

These Greek terms capture similar themes of moral corruption and malevolence as found in the Hebrew מֵרַע, reflecting the consistent biblical theme of the struggle between good and evil.

Usage: The term מֵרַע is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe actions, thoughts, or conditions that are morally wrong or harmful. It often refers to the wickedness of individuals or groups and is associated with behaviors that are contrary to God's laws and righteousness.

Context: • The term מֵרַע appears in various contexts throughout the Hebrew Scriptures, often highlighting the contrast between righteousness and wickedness. It is used to describe the moral failings of individuals, such as in Proverbs 12:21, where it states, "No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble."
• In the prophetic literature, מֵרַע is frequently used to call out the moral decay and corruption of the people of Israel and their leaders. For example, in Jeremiah 2:19, the prophet warns, "Your own wickedness will discipline you; your backslidings will rebuke you."
• The concept of מֵרַע is not limited to individual actions but extends to systemic evil and societal injustice. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from divine commandments and the importance of repentance and returning to a righteous path.
• The term is also used in wisdom literature to contrast the outcomes of living a life of wickedness versus one of righteousness, emphasizing the ultimate justice of God in rewarding the good and punishing the evil.

Forms and Transliterations

לְמֵרָ֔ע למרע lə·mê·rā‘ lemeRa ləmêrā‘

Englishman's Concordance

Daniel 11:27
HEB: הַמְּלָכִים֙ לְבָבָ֣ם לְמֵרָ֔ע וְעַל־ שֻׁלְחָ֥ן
KJV: hearts [shall be] to do mischief, and they shall speak
INT: kings their hearts do mischief and table

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4827
1 Occurrence

lə·mê·rā‘ — 1 Occ.