Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מְרָתַיִם”
Understanding Mᵉrâthayim reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
dual of מַר feminine; double bitterness Merathaim. - § Merathaim = "double rebellion" - Merathajim, an epithet of Babylo...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מְרָתַיִם
Phoneticmer-aw-thah'-yim
TransliterationMᵉrâthayim
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
dual of מַר feminine; double bitterness Merathaim. - § Merathaim = "double rebellion" - Merathajim, an epithet of Babylon 1) another name for 'Babylon'
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 50:21 | “Go up against the land of Merathaim, even against it, and against the inhabitants of Pekod: waste and utterly destroy after them, saith the Lord, and do according to all that I have commanded thee.” Word: מְרָתַיִם (Mᵉrâthayim) |