Strong's H4794 · Hebrew
מְרוּצָה
mᵉrûwtsâh · /mer-oo-tsaw'/
Definition
a race (the act), whether the manner or the progress
KJV: course, running. Compare H4835 (מְרֻצָה).
Root / derivation: or מְרֻצָה; feminine of H4793 (מֵרוֹץ);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מְרוּצָה across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Jeremiah2 verses
I hearkened and heard, but they spake not aright: no man repented him of his wickedness, saying, What have I done? every one turned to his course, as the horse rusheth into the battle.
Jeremiah 23:10For the land is full of adulterers; for because of swearing the land mourneth; the pleasant places of the wilderness are dried up, and their course is evil, and their force is not right.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4794 (mᵉrûwtsâh) mean?
a race (the act), whether the manner or the progress
How many times does H4794 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4794 (מְרוּצָה) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “course.”
How is mᵉrûwtsâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4794 is rendered as “course” (2×), “running” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word מְרוּצָה come from?
or מְרֻצָה; feminine of H4793 (מֵרוֹץ);