Berean Strong's Lexicon Merayoth: Meraioth Original Word: מְרָיוֹת Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root מָרָה (marah), meaning "to be rebellious" or "to be contentious." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the name Meraioth, as it is a specific Hebrew name. However, the Greek Septuagint may transliterate Hebrew names into Greek characters without providing a distinct Greek word. Usage: Meraioth is a personal name found in the Hebrew Bible. It is used to refer to a priestly figure, specifically a descendant of Aaron, the brother of Moses. The name is associated with the priestly lineage and is mentioned in genealogical records. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, names often held significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of the character or destiny of the individual. The name Meraioth, derived from a root meaning "rebellious," might suggest a historical or familial context of contention or struggle. The priestly lineage, to which Meraioth belongs, played a crucial role in the religious and social life of Israel, responsible for temple worship and maintaining the covenantal relationship between God and His people. 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. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Meraioth Plural of Mrayah; rebellious; Merajoth, the name of two Israelites -- Meraioth. see HEBREW Mrayah 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 |