Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Merorim SEE BITTER (HERBS). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Meronothithe, The Meron’othithe, The. That is, the native of the place called probably Meronoth, of which, however, no further traces have yet been discovered. The Meronothites which are named in the Bible include — 1. Jehdeiah, 1Ch 27:30. 2. Jadon, Neh 3:7. Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary

Meronothite (Hebrews Meronothi’, , gentile from . Meronoth’, signif. uncertain, a place elsewhere unknown; Sept. or , ,Vulg. Meronothites), an epithet applied to Jehdeiah, the herdsman of the royal asses in the time of David and Solomon (1Ch 27:30), and also to Jadon, one of those who repaired the walls of Jerusalem (Neh 3:7); apparently … Continue reading “Meronothite”

Meronoth SEE MERONOTHITE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Meronoth (2) It has been suggested (Memoirs to the Ordnance Survey, 3:314) that this may be represented by Khar bet Marrina, a ruined site seven miles north of Hebron. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Meron, PHILIPPE VAN a Dutch visionary and doctor of theology, was born at Goude in 1435. He was a member of the Brethren of the Conference, and distinguished himself by his eloquence. He was sent as a missionary to Sweden, and died in 1506.’ His works are of a mystical character. The most important of … Continue reading “Meron, PHILIPPE VAN”

Meron SEE SHIMRON-MERON. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Merom, Waters of Jos 11:5. Lake Huleh or Samochonitis as Reland inferred from Josephus’ statement (Ant. 5:5, section 1) that Hazor was above lake Samochonitis, presuming that the battle was at Hazor and that Samochonitis (“high”) (Arabic samaca), as Merom (marom) means height, so that the waters were called “Me-Merom,” the higher waters, the uppermost … Continue reading “Merom, Waters of”

Merom, The Waters Of MEROM, THE WATERS OF.The scene of Joshuas victory over the northern kings; usually identified with Lake Huleh in the Upper Jordan Valley (Jos 11:5; Jos 11:7). This identification is accepted by Robinson (BRP [Note: RP Biblical Researches in Palestine.] ii. 440), G. A. Smith (HGHL [Note: GHL Historical Geography of Holy … Continue reading “Merom, The Waters Of”

MEROM The “waters of Merom,” Jos 11:5, or lake of Semechon, is the most northern of the three lakes supplied by the river Jordan. It is situated in the southern part of a valley formed by the two branches of Mount Hermon. The lake is now called after the valley, the lake of Huleh. The … Continue reading “Merom”

Meroe SEE SEBA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature