Word Study

The meaning of מְרָיָה

Understanding Mᵉrâyâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H4811
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

מְרָיָה

Phoneticmer-aw-yaw'
TransliterationMᵉrâyâh
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Meraiah. Compare יִמְרָה. - § Meraiah = "rebellion" - Merajah, an Israelite 1) a priest after the exile in the days of Joiakim

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Nehemiah 12:12

And in the days of Joiakim were priests, the chief of the fathers: of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah;

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Nehemiah
Book Distribution
Nehemiah1

Devotional Reflection

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