Original Word: מֵרוֹץ
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: merowts
Pronunciation: meh-rots
Phonetic Spelling: (may-rotes')
Definition: Race, course, running
Meaning: a run

race

From ruwts; a run (the trial of speed) -- race.

see HEBREW ruwts

Word Origin
from ruts
Definition
a running, a race
NASB Translation
race (1).

מֵרוֺץ noun [masculine] running, race; — absolute Ecclesiastes 9:11.

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb רוּץ (ruts), which means "to run."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G1408 (δρόμος, dromos), which also refers to a course or a race. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe the course of life or the path of faith, similar to the Hebrew concept of מֵרוֹץ (merots). Both terms emphasize the dynamic and purposeful nature of one's journey, whether in a physical or spiritual context.

Usage: This term is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the act of running or the course of a race. It is often metaphorical, illustrating the swift passage of time or the urgency of a task.

Context: מֵרוֹץ (merots) appears in the Hebrew Scriptures to convey the concept of running or racing, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. The term is used to describe the physical act of running, as well as the figurative idea of life's journey or the swift passage of time. In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is translated in contexts that emphasize speed, urgency, or the competitive nature of a race. The imagery of running is often employed in biblical literature to illustrate the pursuit of goals, the fleeting nature of life, or the diligence required in spiritual endeavors. The concept of a race is also used to encourage perseverance and focus, drawing parallels between physical exertion and spiritual discipline.

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