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מְאֵרָה H3994
H3994 is the Hebrew word מְאֵרָה, transliterated mᵉʼêrâh and said meh-ay-raw'. The King James Version most often renders it curse.
What it means
an execration.
Where it comes from
from H779 (אָרַר).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: curse.
Verses using מְאֵרָה
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Deuteronomy 28:20 · KJV
The LORD shall send upon thee cursing, vexation, and rebuke, in all that thou settest thine hand unto for to do, until thou be destroyed, and until thou perish quickly; because of the wickedness of thy doings, whereby thou hast forsaken me.
Proverbs 3:33 · KJV
The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.
Malachi 2:2 · KJV
If ye will not hear, and if ye will not lay it to heart, to give glory unto my name, saith the LORD of hosts, I will even send a curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings: yea, I have cursed them already, because ye do not lay it to heart.
Malachi 3:9 · KJV
Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation.
Common questions
What does Strong's H3994 mean?
H3994 is the Hebrew word מְאֵרָה (mᵉʼêrâh), meaning an execration.
How is H3994 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it curse (3 times), cursing (1 time).
How many times does H3994 appear in the Bible?
מְאֵרָה (mᵉʼêrâh) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H3994 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H779 (אָרַר).
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