Strong’s H4830

מִרְעִית

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

mir`iyth

Pronunciation

mah-REETH

Definition

Rebellion, defiance

Meaning

pasturage, a flock

Usage

The term "marith" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote an act or state of rebellion or defiance, particularly against God or His commandments. It conveys a sense of willful disobedience and opposition to divine authority.

Bible references

Psalm 74:1;Psalm 79:13;Psalm 95:7;Psalm 100:3;Isaiah 49:9;Jeremiah 10:21;Jeremiah 23:1;Jeremiah 25:36;Ezekiel 34:31;Hosea 13:6