Strong's H3994 · Hebrew
מְאֵרָה
mᵉʼêrâh · /meh-ay-raw'/
Definition
an execration
KJV: curse.
Root / derivation: from H779 (אָרַר);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מְאֵרָה across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Proverbs2 verses
Malachi2 verses
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 3:9Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3994 (mᵉʼêrâh) mean?
an execration
How many times does H3994 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3994 (מְאֵרָה) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “curse.”
How is mᵉʼêrâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3994 is rendered as “curse” (4×), “cursing” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word מְאֵרָה come from?
from H779 (אָרַר);