This word comes from the name of Egypt.
Definition
from H4784; bitterness, i.e. (figuratively) rebellion; concretely, bitter, or rebellious
Traditional renderings: bitter, (most) rebel(-lion, -lious).
Traditional renderings: bitter, (most) rebel(-lion, -lious).
Glossary entries
Where it occurs
Occurrences
23 total
- Numbers 17:10מֶ֑רִיThe LORD said to Moses, “Put Aaron’s staff back in front of the Testimony, to be kept as a sign for the rebellious, so that you may put an end to their grumbling against Me, lest they die.”
- Deuteronomy 31:27מֶרְיְךָ֔ · how rebelliousFor I know how rebellious and stiff-necked you are. If you are already rebelling against the LORD while I am still alive, how much more will you rebel after my death!
- 1 Samuel 15:23מֶ֔רִי · rebellionFor rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.”
- Nehemiah 9:17בְּמִרְיָ֑ם · [in Egypt]They refused to listen and failed to remember the wonders You performed among them. They stiffened their necks and appointed a leader to return them to their bondage in Egypt. But You are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in loving devotion, and You did not forsake them.
- Job 23:2מְרִ֣י · is bitter“Even today my complaint is bitter. His hand is heavy despite my groaning.
- Proverbs 17:11מְרִ֥י · rebellionAn evil man seeks only rebellion; a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
- Isaiah 30:9מְרִי֙ · are rebelliousThese are rebellious people, deceitful children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s instruction.
- Ezekiel 2:5מְרִ֖י · are a rebelliousAnd whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them.
- Ezekiel 2:6מְרִ֖י · they are a rebelliousBut you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not be afraid, though briers and thorns surround you, and you dwell among scorpions. Do not be afraid of their words or dismayed by their presence, though they are a rebellious house.
- Ezekiel 2:7מְרִ֖י · are rebelliousBut speak My words to them, whether they listen or refuse to listen, for they are rebellious.
- Ezekiel 2:8 (2×)מֶ֖רִי · rebellious; הַמֶּ֑רִי · like that rebelliousAnd you, son of man, listen to what I tell you. Do not be rebellious like that rebellious house. Open your mouth and eat what I give you.”
- Ezekiel 3:9מְרִ֖י · are a rebelliousI will make your forehead like a diamond, harder than flint. Do not be afraid of them or dismayed at their presence, even though they are a rebellious house.”
- Ezekiel 3:26מְרִ֖י · are a rebelliousI will make your tongue stick to the roof of your mouth, and you will be silent and unable to rebuke them, though they are a rebellious house.
- Ezekiel 3:27מְרִ֖י · are a rebelliousBut when I speak with you, I will open your mouth, and you are to tell them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says.’ Whoever listens, let him listen; and whoever refuses, let him refuse, for they are a rebellious house.
- Ezekiel 12:2 (2×)הַמֶּ֖רִי · a rebellious; מְרִ֖י · are a rebellious“Son of man, you are living in a rebellious house. They have eyes to see but do not see, and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious house.
- Ezekiel 12:3מְרִ֖י · are a rebelliousTherefore, son of man, pack your bags for exile. In broad daylight, set out from your place and go to another as they watch. Perhaps they will understand, though they are a rebellious house.
- Ezekiel 12:9הַמֶּ֑רִי · the rebellious“Son of man, hasn’t the rebellious house of Israel asked you, ‘What are you doing?’
- Ezekiel 12:25הַמֶּ֗רִי · O rebellious…because I, the LORD, will speak whatever word I speak, and it will be fulfilled without delay. For in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak a message and bring it to pass, declares the Lord GOD.’”
- Ezekiel 17:12הַמֶּ֔רִי · this rebellious“Now say to this rebellious house: ‘Do you not know what these things mean?’ Tell them, ‘Behold, the king of Babylon came to Jerusalem, carried off its king and officials, and brought them back with him to Babylon.
- Ezekiel 24:3הַמֶּ֙רִי֙ · this rebelliousNow speak a parable to this rebellious house and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Put the pot on the fire; put it on and pour in the water.
- Ezekiel 44:6מֶ֙רִי֙ · the rebelliousTell the rebellious house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I have had enough of all your abominations, O house of Israel.