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מְרָתַיִם

me.ra.ta.yimMerathaimHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentName of a place1 occurrence1 book1 verse
This is the name of the place Babylon: Ancient Mesopotamian city, capital of Babylonian Empire, site of the Tower of Babel.

Definition

dual of H4751 feminine; double bitterness; Merathajim, an epithet of Babylon
Traditional renderings: Merathaim.

In the Greek Old Testament

How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders מְרָתַיִם:

Glossary entries

Babylon, Babylonia Babel Pekod Sheshach Merathaim

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

1 total
  1. Jeremiah 50:21מְרָתַ֙יִם֙ · of Merathaim
    Go up against the land of Merathaim, and against the residents of Pekod. Kill them and devote them to destruction. Do all that I have commanded you,” declares the LORD.