Strong's Lexicon marzeach: Banquet, Feast, Revelry Original Word: מַרְזֵחַ Word Origin: Derived from the root verb רָזַח (razach), which means "to be loose" or "to be at ease." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, similar concepts of revelry and indulgence can be found in Greek terms like "κῶμος" (komos - Strong's G2970), which refers to a carousal or revelry. Usage: The term "marzeach" refers to a gathering characterized by feasting and revelry, often associated with excessive indulgence and a lack of restraint. It is used in the context of social gatherings that prioritize pleasure and celebration, sometimes to the point of moral or spiritual negligence. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, banquets and feasts were common social events that served various purposes, from celebrating religious festivals to marking significant life events. These gatherings could range from solemn and sacred to indulgent and hedonistic. The term "marzeach" often carries a negative connotation in the Hebrew Bible, suggesting a setting where revelry leads to moral decay or distraction from spiritual duties. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a cry NASB Translation banqueting (1), mourning (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance mourning Formed like mirzach; a cry, i.e. (of grief) a lamentation -- mourning. see HEBREW mirzach Forms and Transliterations מַרְזֵ֔חַ מרזח mar·zê·aḥ marZeach marzêaḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 16:5 HEB: תָּבוֹא֙ בֵּ֣ית מַרְזֵ֔חַ וְאַל־ תֵּלֵ֣ךְ NAS: a house of mourning, or go KJV: not into the house of mourning, neither go INT: enter A house of mourning not go 1 Occurrence |
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