Strong's H4801 · Hebrew
מֶרְחָק
merchâq · /mer-khawk'/
Definition
remoteness, i.e. (concretely) a distant place; often (adverbially) from afar
KJV: (a-, dwell in, very) far (country, off). See also H1023 (בֵּית הַמֶּרְחָק).
Root / derivation: ; from H7368 (רָחַק);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מֶרְחָק across 18 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
18 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
2 Samuel1 verse
Psalms1 verse
Proverbs2 verses
Isaiah7 verses
Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces. people and: or, people, yet
Isaiah 10:3And what will ye do in the day of visitation, and in the desolation which shall come from far? to whom will ye flee for help? and where will ye leave your glory?
Isaiah 13:5They come from a far country, from the end of heaven, even the LORD, and the weapons of his indignation, to destroy the whole land.
Isaiah 17:13The nations shall rush like the rushing of many waters: but God shall rebuke them, and they shall flee far off, and shall be chased as the chaff of the mountains before the wind, and like a rolling thing before the whirlwind. a rolling: or, thistledown
Isaiah 30:27Behold, the name of the LORD cometh from far, burning with his anger, and the burden thereof is heavy: his lips are full of indignation, and his tongue as a devouring fire: burden: or, grievousness of flame heavy: Heb. heaviness
Isaiah 33:17Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that is very far off. that: Heb. of far distances
Isaiah 46:11Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my counsel from a far country: yea, I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it. that: Heb. of my counsel
Jeremiah5 verses
Make ye mention to the nations; behold, publish against Jerusalem, that watchers come from a far country, and give out their voice against the cities of Judah.
Jeremiah 5:15Lo, I will bring a nation upon you from far, O house of Israel, saith the LORD: it is a mighty nation, it is an ancient nation, a nation whose language thou knowest not, neither understandest what they say.
Jeremiah 6:20To what purpose cometh there to me incense from Sheba, and the sweet cane from a far country? your burnt offerings are not acceptable, nor your sacrifices sweet unto me.
Jeremiah 8:19Behold the voice of the cry of the daughter of my people because of them that dwell in a far country: Is not the LORD in Zion? is not her king in her? Why have they provoked me to anger with their graven images, and with strange vanities? them: Heb. the country of them that are far off
Jeremiah 31:10Hear the word of the LORD, O ye nations, and declare it in the isles afar off, and say, He that scattered Israel will gather him, and keep him, as a shepherd doth his flock.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4801 (merchâq) mean?
remoteness, i.e. (concretely) a distant place; often (adverbially) from afar
How many times does H4801 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4801 (מֶרְחָק) appears in 18 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “far.”
How is merchâq translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4801 is rendered as “far” (11×), “off” (5×), “afar” (1×), “countries” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word מֶרְחָק come from?
; from H7368 (רָחַק);