Word Study

The meaning of מְרָיוֹת

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

H4812
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

מְרָיוֹת

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

plural of מְרָיָה; rebellious Meraioth. - § Meraioth = "rebellious" - Merajoth, the name of two Israelites 1) grandfather of Ahitub, descendant of Eleazar the son of Aaron, and the head of a priestly house 2) son of Ahitub, father of Zadok, descendant of Eleazar the son of Aaron, and the head of a priestly house 3) head of a family of priests represented by Helkai in the time of Joiakim, the son of Jeshua

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

7 total references
ReferenceText
1 Chronicles 6:52

Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,

Ezra 7:3

The son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth,

Nehemiah 12:15

Of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
7x
Most Frequent Book
1 Chronicles
Book Distribution
1 Chronicles4
Ezra1
Nehemiah2

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'מְרָיוֹת' deepen your understanding of 1 Chronicles 6:52?