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Meraiah

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(rebellion). A priest (Neh. 12:12¹²And in the days of Joiakim were priests, the chief of the fathers: of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah; (Nehemiah 12:12)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

Priest “of Seraiah” in the days of Joiakim (Neh. 12:12¹²And in the days of Joiakim were priests, the chief of the fathers: of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah; (Nehemiah 12:12)).

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Number:

4811 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Transliteration:

Mrayah

Phonic:

mer-aw-yaw’

Meaning:

from 4784; rebellion; Merajah, an Israelite

KJV Usage:

Meraiah. Compare 3236

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

rebellion: provoking Jah

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

He is exalted; rebellion against Jah:―a priest, Neh. 12:12. {Elatus est}