Strong's Lexicon mererah: Bitterness, gall Original Word: מְרֵרָה Word Origin: Derived from the root מָרַר (marar), meaning "to be bitter." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5521 (chole): Refers to gall or bitterness, used in the New Testament to describe the bitterness of sin or suffering. - G4088 (pikria): Translates to bitterness, often used metaphorically to describe a state of sharpness or harshness in spirit. Usage: The term "mererah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote bitterness, often in a metaphorical sense. It can refer to the physical bitterness of substances like gall or the emotional bitterness experienced by individuals. The word captures the essence of deep sorrow, distress, or suffering. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, bitterness was often associated with suffering and hardship. The term "gall" (often linked with "mererah") was a bitter substance, sometimes used to describe the bile or poison of serpents. Bitterness was also a common metaphor for the trials and tribulations faced by the Israelites, reflecting their struggles and the consequences of turning away from God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom marar Definition gall NASB Translation gall (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מְרֵרָה] noun feminine gall; only suffix יִשְׁמֹּךְ לָאָרֶץ מְרֵרָתִי Job 16:13 he poureth on the ground my gall ("" יְפַלַּח כִּלְיוֺתַי), figurative of God's cruel treatment (compare מְרֹרָה Job 20:25). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gall From marar; bile (from its bitterness) -- gall. see HEBREW marar Forms and Transliterations מְרֵרָֽתִי׃ מררתי׃ mə·rê·rā·ṯî mereRati mərêrāṯîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 16:13 HEB: יִשְׁפֹּ֥ךְ לָ֝אָ֗רֶץ מְרֵרָֽתִי׃ NAS: He pours out my gall on the ground. KJV: he poureth out my gall upon the ground. INT: pours the ground my gall 1 Occurrence |
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