The meaning of “מְרָיוֹת”
Understanding Mᵉrâyôwth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
plural of מְרָיָה; rebellious Meraioth. - § Meraioth = "rebellious" - Merajoth, the name of two Israelites 1) grandfathe...
מְרָיוֹת
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
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 6:52 | “Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,” Word: מְרָיוֹת (Mᵉrâyôwth) | |
| Ezra 7:3 | “The son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth,” Word: מְרָיוֹת (Mᵉrâyôwth) | |
| Nehemiah 12:15 | “Of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;” Word: מְרָיוֹת (Mᵉrâyôwth) |