Strong’s H4850

מְרָתַיִם

Part of speech

Proper Name Feminine

Transliteration

Mrathayim

Pronunciation

meh-rah-thah-yeem

Definition

Merathayim

Meaning

Merathajim

Usage

Merathayim is a symbolic name used in the Bible to refer to Babylon. The term is often interpreted as "double rebellion" or "double bitterness," reflecting the city's notorious reputation for idolatry, pride, and opposition to God. It is used in a prophetic context to emphasize the judgment and destruction that would come upon Babylon due to its sins.

Bible references

Jeremiah 50:21