Lexicon meri: Rebellion, disobedience Original Word: מְרִי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bitter, most rebellion, From marah; bitterness, i.e. (figuratively) rebellion; concretely, bitter, or rebellious -- bitter, (most) rebel(-lion, -lious). see HEBREW marah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom marah Definition rebellion NASB Translation rebellion (3), rebellious (16), rebellious man (1), rebellious ones (1), rebels (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מְרִי noun masculineProverbs 17:11 rebellion; — מְרִי Isaiah 30:9 10t.; מֶ֑רִי Numbers 17:25 9t.; suffix מֶרְיְךָ Deuteronomy 31:27; מִרְיָם Nehemiah 9:17; — rebellion Deuteronomy 31:27; 1 Samuel 15:23; Nehemiah 9:17; Job 23:2 עם מרי rebellious people Isaiah 30:9; בית (ה)מרי rebellious house (referring to Israel) Ezekiel 2:5,6,8; Ezekiel 3:9,26,27; Ezekiel 12:2 (twice in verse); Ezekiel 12:3,9,25; Ezekiel 17:12; Ezekiel 24:3, בית omitted (restored by Co) Ezekiel 2:7; Ezekiel 44:6; בְּנֵי מרי rebellious sons Numbers 17:25 (P); with omission of בֵּן (or abstract for concrete), תהי מֶ֑רִיאל be not a rebellious person Ezekiel 2:8; אך מרי יבקּשׁ רע a rebellious man seeketh only evil Proverbs 17:11. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb מָרָה (marah), which means "to be rebellious" or "to be disobedient."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 3893: παρακοή (parakoē) • meaning "disobedience" or "hearing amiss." Usage: The word מְרִי (meri) appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible, often associated with the Israelites' rebellion against God or His appointed leaders. It conveys a sense of defiance and opposition, particularly in spiritual or covenantal relationships. Context: מְרִי (meri) is a noun that captures the essence of rebellion and bitterness, often used in the Hebrew Scriptures to describe the Israelites' frequent disobedience to God's commands. This term is notably used in the prophetic literature to highlight the spiritual infidelity and stubbornness of the people. For instance, in Ezekiel 2:5-7, the prophet is sent to a "rebellious house" (בֵּית מְרִי), emphasizing their obstinate nature. The term underscores the gravity of turning away from divine instruction and the resulting estrangement from God. In the broader biblical narrative, מְרִי (meri) serves as a cautionary depiction of the consequences of rebellion, urging adherence to divine will and covenantal faithfulness. Forms and Transliterations בְּמִרְיָ֑ם במרים הַמֶּ֑רִי הַמֶּ֔רִי הַמֶּ֖רִי הַמֶּ֗רִי הַמֶּ֙רִי֙ המרי מְרִ֖י מְרִ֣י מְרִ֥י מְרִי֙ מֶ֑רִי מֶ֔רִי מֶ֖רִי מֶ֙רִי֙ מֶרְיְךָ֔ מרי מריך bə·mir·yām bemirYam bəmiryām ham·me·rî hamMeri hammerî me·rî mə·rî mer·yə·ḵā Meri merî mərî meryeCha meryəḵāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 17:10 HEB: לְא֖וֹת לִבְנֵי־ מֶ֑רִי וּתְכַ֧ל תְּלוּנֹּתָ֛ם NAS: as a sign against the rebels, that you may put an end INT: A sign against the rebels you may put to their grumblings Deuteronomy 31:27 1 Samuel 15:23 Nehemiah 9:17 Job 23:2 Proverbs 17:11 Isaiah 30:9 Ezekiel 2:5 Ezekiel 2:6 Ezekiel 2:7 Ezekiel 2:8 Ezekiel 2:8 Ezekiel 3:9 Ezekiel 3:26 Ezekiel 3:27 Ezekiel 12:2 Ezekiel 12:2 Ezekiel 12:3 Ezekiel 12:9 Ezekiel 12:25 Ezekiel 17:12 Ezekiel 24:3 Ezekiel 44:6 23 Occurrences |
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