Lexicon Merayoth: Meraioth Original Word: מְרָיוֹת Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Meraioth Plural of Mrayah; rebellious; Merajoth, the name of two Israelites -- Meraioth. see HEBREW Mrayah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originpl. of Merayah Definition desc. of Aaron, also a priestly family NASB Translation Meraioth (7). Brown-Driver-Briggs מְרָיוֺה proper name, masculine (on form compare LagBN 51); — 1 descendant of Aaron: a. grandfather of Ahitub and great-grandfather of Zadok 1 Chronicles 5:32; 1 Chronicles 5:33; 1 Chronicles 6:37; Ezra 7:3; ᵐ5 Μαρειηλ, Μαρερωθ, Μαραιωθ, etc. b. as son of Ahitub and father of Zadok 1 Chronicles 9:11; Nehemiah 11:11; ᵐ5 Μαρμωθ Μαρ(α)ιωθ. 2 name of a priestly house Nehemiah 12:15 (probably error for מְרֵמוֺת, q. v., Nehemiah 12:3), ᵐ5L Μαριμωθ. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root מָרָה (marah), meaning "to be rebellious" or "to be contentious."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the proper noun Merajoth, as it is a specific Hebrew name found in the Old Testament. However, the concept of rebellion or contentiousness can be related to Greek terms such as ἀντιλογία (antilogia, Strong's Greek 485), meaning "contradiction" or "rebellion," which captures a similar thematic element. Usage: The name Merajoth appears in genealogical contexts within the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the lineage of the Levitical priesthood. Context: • Merajoth is mentioned in the genealogical records of the Levites, a tribe set apart for religious duties in ancient Israel. The name appears in 1 Chronicles 9:12, where Merajoth is listed as an ancestor of a priestly family. This passage highlights the importance of lineage and heritage in the Levitical order, underscoring the continuity of priestly duties through generations. The mention of Merajoth in this context serves to establish the legitimacy and historical roots of the priestly line, emphasizing the role of family and tradition in maintaining religious practices. The name itself, meaning "rebellious," may reflect a characteristic or notable event associated with the individual or family, although specific details are not provided in the biblical text. Forms and Transliterations לִמְרָי֖וֹת למריות מְרָי֥וֹת מְרָיֽוֹת׃ מְרָיוֹת֙ מריות מריות׃ lim·rā·yō·wṯ limraYot limrāyōwṯ mə·rā·yō·wṯ meraYot mərāyōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 6:6 HEB: הוֹלִ֥יד אֶת־ מְרָיֽוֹת׃ NAS: became the father of Meraioth, KJV: and Zerahiah begat Meraioth, INT: and Zerahiah the father of Meraioth 1 Chronicles 6:7 1 Chronicles 6:52 1 Chronicles 9:11 Ezra 7:3 Nehemiah 11:11 Nehemiah 12:15 7 Occurrences |