מְרֹר
A bitter herb
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What does מְרֹר (mĕrōr) mean in the Bible?
מְרֹר (mĕrōr) is a Hebrew word meaning "a bitter herb". a bitter herb BDB: bitter thing Usage: bitter(-ness).
Meaning
Bitter herb used ritually in Passover; symbolizes Israel's oppression and suffering under Egyptian bondage
a bitter herb BDB: bitter thing Usage: bitter(-ness).
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.