Strong's H4846 · Hebrew
מְרֹרָה
mᵉrôrâh · /mer-o-raw'/
Definition
properly, bitterness; concretely, a bitter thing; specifically bile; also venom (of a serpent)
KJV: bitter (thing), gall.
Root / derivation: or מְרוֹרָה; from H4843 (מָרַר);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מְרֹרָה across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Job3 verses
For thou writest bitter things against me, and makest me to possess the iniquities of my youth.
Job 20:14Yet his meat in his bowels is turned, it is the gall of asps within him.
Job 20:25It is drawn, and cometh out of the body; yea, the glittering sword cometh out of his gall: terrors are upon him.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4846 (mᵉrôrâh) mean?
properly, bitterness; concretely, a bitter thing; specifically bile; also venom (of a serpent)
How many times does H4846 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4846 (מְרֹרָה) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “gall.”
How is mᵉrôrâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4846 is rendered as “gall” (2×), “bitter” (1×), “things” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word מְרֹרָה come from?
or מְרוֹרָה; from H4843 (מָרַר);