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מְרֹר H4844
H4844 is the Hebrew word מְרֹר, transliterated mᵉrôr and said mer-ore'. The King James Version most often renders it bitter.
What it means
a bitter herb.
Where it comes from
or מְרוֹר; from H4843 (מָרַר).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: bitter(-ness).
Verses using מְרֹר
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Exodus 12:8 · KJV
And they shall eat the flesh in that night, roast with fire, and unleavened bread; and with bitter herbs they shall eat it.
Lamentations 3:15 · KJV
He hath filled me with bitterness, he hath made me drunken with wormwood.
Common questions
What does Strong's H4844 mean?
H4844 is the Hebrew word מְרֹר (mᵉrôr), meaning a bitter herb.
How is H4844 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it bitter (1 time), bitterness (1 time).
How many times does H4844 appear in the Bible?
מְרֹר (mᵉrôr) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H4844 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: or מְרוֹר; from H4843 (מָרַר).
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