Strong’s H4846

מְרֹרָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

mrorah

Pronunciation

meh-ro-RAW

Definition

Gall, bitterness

Meaning

bitterness, a bitter thing, bile, venom

Usage

The term "merorah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote bitterness, often in a literal sense referring to the gall or bile of an animal. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a state of bitterness or distress in a person's life. The word captures the essence of something that is unpleasant or grievous.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 32:32;Job 13:26;Job 20:14;Job 20:25