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MERED - METEYARD

sprinkled with blood once a year (Le. 16:14-15), MESHECH, MESECH (extraction). Ge. 10:2.
signifying the atonement for sin which was made by the MESHELEMIAH (the retribution of the Lord). 1 Ch.
shed blood of Jesus Christ (He. 9-10). The Greek word 9:21.
translated “mercy seat” in He. 9:5 (hilasterion) is MESHEZABEEL (delivered by God). Ne. 3:4.
translated “propitiation” in Ro. 3:25. Both mean a
covering. The propitiation of Christ perfectly covers and MESHILLEMITH (retribution). 1 Ch. 9:12.
satisfies the holy demands of God. [See Ark, Atonement, MESHILEMOTH (retributions). 2 Ch. 28:12.
Blood, Atonement - Day of, Gospel, Justification, MESHOBAB (rewarded). 1 Ch. 4:34.
Propitiation.] MESHULLAM (rewarded, friend). 1 Ch. 9:12.
MERED (rebellion). 1 Ch. 4:17. MESHULLEMETH (rewarded, friend). 2 Ki. 21:19.
MEREMOTH (elevations). Ezr. 8:33. MESOBAITE (congregation of the Lord). 1 Ch.
MERES (worn out). Es. 1:14. 11:47.
MERIBAH (contention). Ex. 17:7. MESOPOTAMIA (land between rivers). Mesopotamia
MERIBBAAL (He who strives with Baal). 1 Ch. 9:40. is the Greek name for the land located between the
MERODACH. [See Idolatry.] Tigris and Euphrates rivers. It is called Shinar in Genesis
10:10 and was still called Shinar in Daniel’s day 1,600
MERODACH BALADAN (Merodoch the mighty lord, years after the Tower of Babel (Da. 1:2.) It is here that
Baal worshiper). Is. 39:1. the ancient city states originated under the leadership of
MEROM. The “waters of Merom” was where Joshua’s Nimrod and Asshur as recorded in Genesis 10-12.
battle against the northern alliance occurred (Jos. Archaeology has unearthed many of these cities,
11:1-7). Merom is a large body of water (now called including Babylon, Erech (Uruk), Nineveh, Calah, and
Lake Hula). Part of it has been made into a beautiful Ur, the original home of Abraham (Ge. 24:7-10). The
national park by the modern state of Israel. It is well Garden of Eden was located in the same general area
called “the waters of Merom” in Scripture because it is (Ge. 2:10-14). Mesopotamia was the location of the
not an open lake as we typically think of a lake, but it Babylon and Medo-Persian empires.
consists both of open bodies of water and large marshy MESS. Portion (Ge. 43:34).
areas. The Jordan River, which originates at the foot of
Mt. Hermon, flows through Merom on its way to the Sea MESSIAH (anointed one). Messiah is the promised
of Galilee. Saviour and King of Old Testament prophecy.
“Messiah” (Mashiach) is the Hebrew word for “Anointed
MEROZ (place of refuge). Ju. 5:23. One”; “Christ” is the Greek equivalent. Messiah refers to
MERRY. The Bible uses the term “merry” in two Jesus as anointed by the Spirit of God, the One chosen
different ways. (1) Ungodly merriment (Ge. 43:34; 1 by God to be Lord and Saviour (Ps. 2:2; Is. 11:1-5;
Sa. 25:36; 1 Ki. 4:20; Ec. 10:19). (2) Merriment of life 42:1-7; 61:1-3; Dan. 9:26; Mt. 16:16; Jn. 4:25-26). In
in general (Pr. 15:13, 15). The Bible says a merry heart the Old Testament, three offices received an anointing
“doeth good like a medicine” (Pr. 22:17). God made (symbolic of the calling and gifts of the Holy Spirit)--
man’s sense of humor, and the Bible certainly does not prophet (1 Ki. 19:16), priest (Ex. 30:30), and king (1
forbid laughter in general. What the Bible does forbid is Sa. 10:1; 16:13; 1 Ki. 1:39). Jesus fulfills all three of
worldly merriment—merriment connected with these offices. [See Branch, Covenant, Jesus Christ, Son
drunkenness and immorality and ungodliness. This is of God, Son of Man.]
the meaning of “jesting” in Ep. 5:4. The context is MESSIAS. The Greek word for Messiah. [See Jesus
plainly speaking of immoral things. When the Bible Christ, Messiah.]
speaks of being sober, it does not mean to be constantly
dour, never smiling. The word “joy” is mentioned in the METAPHOR. “A figure of speech in which one object
Bible 164 times. The word “happy” is mentioned 26 is likened to another by speaking of it as if it were that
times. [See Cheer, Cheerful, Dancing, Delight, Glad, other, as ‘He was a lion in battle.’ Metaphor is
Happy, Jesting, Joy, Laughter, Mirth, Music, Oil of distinguished from simile by not using any word of
Gladness, Rejoice.] comparison, such as ‘like’ or ‘as’” (Funk & Wagnalls).
Metaphor is sometimes used in Christian writings for
MESHA (a refuge). Ge. 10:30. figures of speech in general. The Bible contains many
MESHACH. Daniel’s friend who was thrown into a metaphors. [See Poetry.]
fiery furnace (Da. 1:3-7; 3:8-30). His Hebrew name, METE. To measure; to weigh (Ex. 16:18; Ps. 60:6; Is.
Mishael (meaning request, entreaty), was changed to 40:12).
the Babylonian name Meshach which probably refers to
the Egyptian sun god. METEYARD. A measuring rod (Le. 19:35).

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