מְרִירִ֑י
𐤌𐤓𐤉𐤓𐤉
mᵉrîyrîy
bitter
Adjective meaning 'bitter,' especially in the sense of intensely bitter or poisonous, often applied to substances or conditions that cause pain, distress, or harm. In specific contexts, it can denote poisonous herbs, venomous creatures, or metaphorically refer to adversarial individuals or experiences marked by severe suffering or intensity.
Deuteronomy 32:24 · Word #6
Lexicon H4815
| Lemma | מְרִירִי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤓𐤉𐤓𐤉 |
| Transliteration | mᵉrîyrîy |
| Strong's | H4815 |
| Definition | Adjective meaning 'bitter,' especially in the sense of intensely bitter or poisonous, often applied to substances or conditions that cause pain, distress, or harm. In specific contexts, it can denote poisonous herbs, venomous creatures, or metaphorically refer to adversarial individuals or experiences marked by severe suffering or intensity. |
Morphology HAamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | bitter |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4815-01
poisonously bitter
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular, absolute; intensive/emphatic formation from the root מרר. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the intensive adjectival form derived from מרר, conveying heightened bitterness that can extend to venomous or harmful qualities. "Poisonously bitter" preserves both the sharp, acrid sense and the intensified force of the form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
poisonously bitter
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'Poisonously bitter' accurately captures the sense of intense bitterness or venomousness as indicated by SILEX and the context of affliction. |