The meaning of “אֱוִיל מְרֹדַךְ”
Understanding ʼĔvîyl Mᵉrôdak reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Aramaic derivation and probably meaning soldier of Merodak Evil-merodach. - § Evil Merodach = "man of Merodach" - Evi...
אֱוִיל מְרֹדַךְ
of Aramaic derivation and probably meaning soldier of Merodak Evil-merodach. - § Evil Merodach = "man of Merodach" - Evil-Merodak, a Babylonian king 1) son and successor of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Neo-Babylonian empire, 562-560 BC
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 25:27 | “And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the seven and twentieth day of the month, that Evil–merodach king of Babylon in the year that he began to reign did lift up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah out of prison;” Word: אֱוִיל מְרֹדַךְ (ʼĔvîyl Mᵉrôdak) | |
| Jeremiah 52:31 | “And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, in the five and twentieth day of the month, that Evil–merodach king of Babylon in the first year of his reign lifted up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah, and brought him forth out of prison,” Word: אֱוִיל מְרֹדַךְ (ʼĔvîyl Mᵉrôdak) |