Merathaim
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Merathaim is a biblical toponym identified with the ancient Babylonian region of Marratun, situated in the southern part of Mesopotamia.
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A name used for Babylon in Jeremiah 50:21, possibly equivalent to the Babylonian Marratun, referring to Southern Babylonia.
What is the meaning of Merathaim in the Bible?
A name used for Babylon in Jeremiah 50:21, possibly equivalent to the Babylonian Marratun, referring to Southern Babylonia.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Merathaim as a specific southern district of Babylon helps readers visualize the geographical scope of the prophetic judgments against the empire and its administrative divisions.
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