Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Meri MERI(B)BAAL.See Mephibosheth. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible

Mergilet, Andreas a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born December 17, 1559, anti died March 21, 1606, at Muhlfeld. He is the author of, Biblidia, etc. : Sententiae Insignes Patrum Ecclesiae: Papa Homo Peccati. See Furst, Bibl. Jud. 2:368; Jocher, Allgemeines Gelehrten-Lexikon, s.v. (B.P.) Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Meres (Hebrews id., , from the Sanscrit meresh, worthy, according to Beinfey, p. 200; Sept. , but most copies omit; Vulg. Mares), one of the seven satraps or viziers of Xerxes (Est 1:14). BC. 483. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Meres Est 1:13-14. From the Zend meresh, (“worthy”.) Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary … Continue reading “Meres”

Mererius a French prelate, flourished in the latter half of the 6th century as bishop of Angouleme. He was originally count of Angouleme. At that period of history the civil government differed so little from the ecclesiastical that, without any change of habits or alteration of moral life, the appellation of count was not unfrequently … Continue reading “Mererius”

Meremoth (Heb. Meremoth’, , exaltations), the name of two men at the close of the captivity. 1. (Sept. , , , v. r. , etc.; Vulg. Merimuth). A priest, son of Urijah, and grandson (descendant) of Koz; who returned from Babvlon with Zerubbabel (Neh 12:3), BC. 536, and to whom were afterwards consigned the bullion … Continue reading “Meremoth”

Meredith, William C., D.D a Protestant Episcopal clergyman, was rector of Tillotson Parish, Curdsville,Va., for many years, until 1861, when he became rector of Christ Church in Winchester, and remained in this pastorate until his death, November 1, 1875. See Prot. Episc. Almanac. 1876, page 150. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Meredith, Thomas a Baptist minister, was born at Warwick, Bucks County, Pa. After graduating (Jan. 4, 1816) in the University of Philadelphia, he began the study of theology, as licensed Dec. 10, 1816, and two years after he was ordained at Edenton. In 1819 he was settled as pastor of the Baptist Church at Newbern. … Continue reading “Meredith, Thomas”

Meredith, Edward English Catholic controversialist, b. in 1648, was a son of the rector of Landulph, Cornwall. He studied with distinction at Westminster School and in 1665 was elected to a scholarship at Christ Church, Oxford. In 1668 he went to Spain as secretary of the ambassador, Sir William Godolphin, and while residing there embraced … Continue reading “Meredith, Edward”

Meredith, C. G a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Baltimore County, Md., May 5, 1820; was converted at eleven, joined the Ohio Conference in 1846, travelled with usefulness eight years, and died at Lebanon Station, Ohio, July 16, 1854. Mr. Meredith was amiable and serious from childhood, was full of good works; and by … Continue reading “Meredith, C. G”

Mered (Hebrews id., , rebellion, as in Jos 22:22; Sept. and ,Vulg. Mered), a person named as the second son of Ezra (or Ezer), of the tribe of Judah (1Ch 4:17). SEE EZRAH. Great confusion prevails in the account of his lineage and family. and indeed in the whole chapter in question. 1Ch 4:17, after … Continue reading “Mered”