The meaning of “מְרוּצָה”
Understanding mᵉrûwtsâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or מְרֻצָה mᵉrutsâh (meroo-tsaw'); feminine of מֵרוֹץ course, running. Compare מְרֻצָה. - a race (the act), whether the ...
מְרוּצָה
or מְרֻצָה mᵉrutsâh (meroo-tsaw'); feminine of מֵרוֹץ course, running. Compare מְרֻצָה. - a race (the act), whether the manner or the progress 1) running, course (of life) 1a) running, mode or style of running 1b) course (of life)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 18:27 | “And the watchman said, Me thinketh the running of the foremost is like the running of Ahimaaz the son of Zadok. And the king said, He is a good man, and cometh with good tidings.” Word: מְרוּצָה (mᵉrûwtsâh) | |
| Jeremiah 8:6 | “I hearkened and heard, but they spake not aright: no man repented him of his wickedness, saying, What have I done? every one turned to his course, as the horse rusheth into the battle.” Word: מְרוּצָה (mᵉrûwtsâh) | |
| Jeremiah 23:10 | “For the land is full of adulterers; for because of swearing the land mourneth; the pleasant places of the wilderness are dried up, and their course is evil, and their force is not right.” Word: מְרוּצָה (mᵉrûwtsâh) |
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