The meaning of “מְאֵרָה”
Understanding mᵉʼêrâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
curse. - an execration 1) curse
מְאֵרָה
curse. - an execration 1) curse
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 28:20 | “The Lord shall send upon thee cursing, vexation, and rebuke, in all that thou settest thine hand unto for to do, until thou be destroyed, and until thou perish quickly; because of the wickedness of thy doings, whereby thou hast forsaken me.” Word: מְאֵרָה (mᵉʼêrâh) | |
| Proverbs 3:33 | “The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.” Word: מְאֵרָה (mᵉʼêrâh) | |
| Proverbs 28:27 | “He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.” Word: מְאֵרָה (mᵉʼêrâh) | |
| Malachi 2:2 | “If ye will not hear, and if ye will not lay it to heart, to give glory unto my name, saith the Lord of hosts, I will even send a curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings: yea, I have cursed them already, because ye do not lay it to heart.” Word: מְאֵרָה (mᵉʼêrâh) | |
| Malachi 3:9 | “Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation.” Word: מְאֵרָה (mᵉʼêrâh) |
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