Strong's Lexicon Merari: Merari Original Word: מְרָרִי Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root מָרַר (marar), meaning "to be bitter" or "to be strong." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Merari, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context. However, the Greek term for bitterness, πικρία (pikria), could be conceptually related. Usage: Merari is a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, meaning "bitter" or "strong." It is primarily used to refer to the third son of Levi, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The descendants of Merari, known as the Merarites, were one of the Levitical clans responsible for specific duties related to the tabernacle. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, the Levites were a tribe set apart for religious duties and service to the tabernacle, and later the temple. The Merarites, as descendants of Merari, were assigned the task of caring for the structural components of the tabernacle, such as the frames, bars, pillars, and bases (Numbers 3:36-37). This role was crucial for the mobility and maintenance of the tabernacle during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom marar Definition a son of Levi NASB Translation Merari (39). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. מְרָרִי proper name, masculine a son of Levi, and head of a chief Levitical family: ᵐ5 Μεραρ(ε)Ι, Μαραρει; — Genesis 46:11; Exodus 6:16,19; Numbers 3:17,20,33 (twice in verse); Numbers 3:35,36; Numbers 4:29,33,42,45; Numbers 7:8; Numbers 10:17; Numbers 26:57; Joshua 21:7; Joshua 21:34; Joshua 21:38 (all P), 1 Chronicles 5:27; 1 Chronicles 6:1; 1 Chronicles 6:4; 1 Chronicles 6:14; 1 Chronicles 6:29; 1 Chronicles 6:32; 1 Chronicles 6:48; 1 Chronicles 6:62; 1 Chronicles 9:14; 1 Chronicles 15:6,17; 1 Chronicles 23:6,21; 1 Chronicles 24:26,27; 1 Chronicles 26:10,19; 2Chronicles 29:12; 34:12; Ezra 8:19. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Merari From marar; bitter; Merari, an Israelite -- Merari. See also Mrariy. see HEBREW marar see HEBREW Mrariy Forms and Transliterations וּמְרָרִ֑י וּמְרָרִֽי׃ ומררי ומררי׃ לִמְרָרִ֕י למררי מְרָרִ֑י מְרָרִ֔י מְרָרִ֖י מְרָרִ֛י מְרָרִ֜י מְרָרִֽי׃ מְרָרִי֒ מְרָרִי֙ מְרָרִי֮ מררי מררי׃ lim·rā·rî limraRi limrārî mə·rā·rî meraRi mərārî ū·mə·rā·rî umeraRi ūmərārîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 46:11 HEB: גֵּרְשׁ֕וֹן קְהָ֖ת וּמְרָרִֽי׃ NAS: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. KJV: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. INT: Gershon Kohath and Merari Exodus 6:16 Exodus 6:19 Numbers 3:17 Numbers 3:20 Numbers 3:33 Numbers 3:33 Numbers 3:35 Numbers 3:36 Numbers 4:29 Numbers 4:33 Numbers 4:42 Numbers 4:45 Numbers 7:8 Numbers 10:17 Numbers 26:57 Joshua 21:7 Joshua 21:34 Joshua 21:40 1 Chronicles 6:1 1 Chronicles 6:16 1 Chronicles 6:19 1 Chronicles 6:29 1 Chronicles 6:44 1 Chronicles 6:47 39 Occurrences |
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