מֶרְחָק
mer.chaq (H4801)
distance
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word "mer.chaq" (H4801) has a basic meaning of "distance". This word is used 18 times in the Bible, suggesting its importance and relevance in various contexts. The word's definition implies a sense of space or remoteness, indicating a physical or metaphorical separation from a person, place, or event. In its usage, "mer.chaq" often refers to geographical distances, describing the spatial relations between locations or the extent of a journey. However, it can also convey a sense of emotional or spiritual distance, implying a separation from God, others, or oneself. This flexibility in meaning underscores the word's adaptability and the complexity of its application in different biblical narratives. The significance of "mer.chaq" lies in its capacity to describe the human experience of disconnection, whether physical, social, or spiritual. By exploring this word, we gain insight into the biblical portrayal of distances that can be bridged, such as the gap between God and humanity, as well as the distances that remain, symbolizing the complexities of human relationships and spiritual journeys.
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The king went out, and all the people after him; and they stayed in Beth Merhak.
For though Yahweh is high, yet he looks after the lowly; but he knows the proud from afar.
Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
She is like the merchant ships. She brings her bread from afar.
Make an uproar, you peoples, and be broken in pieces! Listen, all you from far countries: dress for battle, and be shattered! Dress for battle, and be shattered!
What will you do in the day of visitation, and in the desolation which will come from afar? To whom will you flee for help? Where will you leave your wealth?
They come from a far country, from the uttermost part of heaven, even Yahweh, and the weapons of his indignation, to destroy the whole land.
The nations will rush like the rushing of many waters: but he will rebuke them, and they will flee far off, and will be chased like the chaff of the mountains before the wind, and like the whirling dust before the storm.
Behold, Yahweh’s name comes from far away, burning with his anger, and in thick rising smoke. His lips are full of indignation. His tongue is as a devouring fire.
Your eyes will see the king in his beauty. They will see a distant land.
I call a ravenous bird from the east, the man of my counsel from a far country. Yes, I have spoken. I will also bring it to pass. I have planned. I will also do it.
“Tell the nations, behold, publish against Jerusalem, ‘Watchers come from a far country, and raise their voice against the cities of Judah.
Behold, I will bring a nation on you from far away, house of Israel,” says Yahweh. “It is a mighty nation. It is an ancient nation, a nation whose language you don’t know and don’t understand what they say.
To what purpose does frankincense from Sheba come to me, and the sweet cane from a far country? Your burnt offerings are not acceptable, and your sacrifices are not pleasing to me.”
Behold, the voice of the cry of the daughter of my people from a land that is very far off: “Isn’t Yahweh in Zion? Isn’t her King in her?” “Why have they provoked me to anger with their engraved images, and with foreign idols?”
“Hear Yahweh’s word, you nations, and declare it in the distant islands. Say, ‘He who scattered Israel will gather him, and keep him, as a shepherd does his flock.’
“Furthermore you sisters have sent for men who come from far away, to whom a messenger was sent, and behold, they came; for whom you washed yourself, painted your eyes, decorated yourself with ornaments,
I will sow them among the peoples; and they will remember me in far countries; and they will live with their children, and will return.