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H4824

מֵרֹנֹתִי

Mêrônôthîy /may-ro-no-thee'/ Ask about this word
Rootpatrial from an unused noun
Meaninga Meronothite, or inhabitant of some (otherwise unknown) Meronoth.
KJV usageMeronothite.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Mêrônôthîy — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Hebrew word Mêrônôthîy, represented by H4824, is a patrial term for a Meronothite. The term is derived from an unused noun and signifies an inhabitant of a place called Meronoth, which is otherwise unknown in scripture. It appears 2 times across 2 unique verses in the Bible.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The term H4824 is used to identify two specific individuals in the Old Testament. In the book of Nehemiah, Jadon H3036 the Meronothite H4824 is listed alongside Melatiah H4424 the Gibeonite H1393 as one of the men H582 who repaired H2388 a section of the Jerusalem wall Nehemiah 3:7. In 1 Chronicles, Jehdeiah H3165 the Meronothite H4824 is mentioned as the one placed in charge "over the asses H860" as part of the administration of King David's property 1 Chronicles 27:30.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words provide context for the individuals identified as Meronothites:

  • H3036 Yâdôwn (Jadon): From the root for "thankful," this is the name of the Meronothite who helped repair Jerusalem's wall Nehemiah 3:7.
  • H3165 Yechdîyâhûw (Jehdeiah): Meaning "unity of Jah," this is the name of the Meronothite who was over the king's asses 1 Chronicles 27:30.
  • H1393 Gibʻônîy (Gibeonite): A patrial term for an inhabitant of Gibeon. Jadon the Meronothite worked alongside Melatiah the Gibeonite in the rebuilding effort Nehemiah 3:7.
  • H860 ʼâthôwn (she ass): This word for a female donkey is used to specify the animals under the care of Jehdeiah the Meronothite 1 Chronicles 27:30.

Theological Significance

While the place of Meronoth is unknown, the roles of the Meronothites mentioned in scripture are significant.

  • Participation in Restoration: Jadon the Meronothite H4824 took part in the vital work of repairing the wall of Jerusalem, demonstrating a commitment to rebuilding the nation after the exile Nehemiah 3:7. He worked alongside men from well-known places like Gibeon H1391 and Mizpah H4709.
  • Stewardship and Administration: Jehdeiah the Meronothite H4824 was entrusted with a position of responsibility, overseeing the king's asses H860 1 Chronicles 27:30. This inclusion in the list of David's officers highlights the value placed on diligent stewardship of resources.
  • Integration and Service: The presence of Meronothites in these records shows individuals from lesser-known origins being integrated into the key activities of the Israelite nation, whether in civil projects or royal administration.

Summary

In summary, H4824 Mêrônôthîy is a specific designation for a person from Meronoth, a location not otherwise mentioned in the biblical record. The term's two appearances identify individuals—Jadon and Jehdeiah—who served faithfully in distinct roles: one as a builder contributing to the restoration of Jerusalem Nehemiah 3:7 and the other as an overseer of royal assets 1 Chronicles 27:30. Their inclusion demonstrates that even individuals from obscure origins played a recognized part in the life and history of Israel.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 2 occurrences, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

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Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H3036 יָדוֹן from יָדָה; thankful; Jadon, an Israelite; Jadon. H4424 מְלַטְיָה from מֶלֶט and יָהּ; (whom) Jah has delivered; Melatjah, a Gibeonite; Melatiah. H1393 גִּבְעֹנִי patrial from גִּבְעוֹן; a Gibonite, or inhabitant of Gibon; Gibeonite. H582 אֱנוֹשׁ from אָנַשׁ; properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified אָדָם); hence,; a man in general (singly or H2388 חָזַק a primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, he H3165 יֶחְדִּיָּהוּ from יַחַד and יָהּ; unity of Jah; Jechdijah, the name of two Israelites; Jehdeiah.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

Appears in 2 verses across 2 of the 39 books. Most frequent in 1 Chronicles and Nehemiah (1 verse each); never once in the other 37.

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Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.