Merarite (Hebrews same as Merari, Sept. , Auth. Vers. Merarites), the patronymic title of the descendanlts of MERARI (Num 26:57). Their prominence among the Levitical families justifies a somewhat copious treatment of the subject. At the time of the exodus, and the numbering in the wilderness, the Merarites consisted of two families, the Mahlites and … Continue reading “Merarite”
Merari, Merarites
Merari, Merarites MERARI, MERARITES.1. The third son of Levi, to whom a division of the Levites traced their descent (Gen 46:11, Exo 6:16, Num 3:17, 1Ch 6:1; 1Ch 6:16; 1Ch 23:6. The title Merarites is found only in Num 26:57; elsewhere they are called sons of Merari (Exo 6:19, Num 3:20; Num 4:29; Num 4:33; … Continue reading “Merari, Merarites”
MERARI
MERARI The youngest of Levi’s three sons, born in Canaan, and head of a family of the Levites, Gen 46:11 ; Exo 6:16 ; Num 3:17 ; 1Ch 6:1 . In the journey through the wilderness they were charged with the framework of the tabernacle, to carry from one place of encampment to another, and … Continue reading “MERARI”
Merarath
Merarath Mer’arath. (bareness). One of the towns of Judah, in the district of the mountains. Jos 15:59. The places which occur in company with Merarath, have been identified at a few miles to the north of Hebron, but Maarath has, hitherto, eluded observation. Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary
Meran
Meran (,Vulg. Me-rrha), a place mentioned along with Theman as famous for its merchants and its wise men (Bar 3:23). The association with the Hagarenes leads us to seek for Meran in Arabia. It may be Mohrah in Desert Arabia, or Marane, of which Pliny speaks (N. H. 6:28,32). Strabo (xvi. 4, p. 776) and … Continue reading “Meran”
MERAIOTH
Meraioth (Hebrews Merayoth’, , rebellions; Sept. , , and v. r. ), the name of one or more leading priests. 1. The son of Zerahiah and father of Amariah, a high-priest of the line of Eleazar (1Ch 6:6-7; 1Ch 6:52; Ezr 7:3). BC. considerably ante 1062. It was thought by Lightfoot that he was the … Continue reading “MERAIOTH”
Meraiah
Meraiah (Hebrews Merayah’, , resistance; Sept. v. r. ; Vulg. Maraja), a chief priest, the son of Seraiah, contemporary with the high-priest Joiakim (Neh 12:12). BC. post 536. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Meraiah resistance, a chief priest, a contemporary of the high priest Joiakim (Neh. 12:12). Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary Meraiah … Continue reading “Meraiah”
Merage, Leilat Al
Merage, Leilat Al (the night of the ascension), a night accounted sacred by the Mohammedans, because in it the prophet made his famous journey to heaven. It is commemorated on the 28th of the month Regeb. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Merab
MERAB The eldest daughter of king Saul, was promised to David in marriage, in reward for his victory over Goliath; but was given to Adriel, son of Barzillai the Meholathite, 1Sa 14:49 18:17,19. Merab had five sons by him, who were delivered to the Gibeonites, and hanged before the Lord, 2Sa 21:8,9 . The text … Continue reading “Merab”
Mephistopheles
Mephistopheles (Greek: me, not; phos, light; philos; loving) Name of the demon who bargained to serve Faust in his sorcery, in return for his soul; theme of a legend written to warn people against dealing in the black art. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary