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Miriam (Hebrew: מִרְיָם Mīryām, lit. 'Rebellion') is described in the Hebrew Bible as the daughter of Amram and Jochebed, and the older sister of Moses and Aaron. She was a prophetess and first appears in the Book of Exodus.
On a Hebrew stage, most scholars derive the name Miriam from the verb מרה (mara) meaning to be rebellious or disobedient: Excerpted from: Abarim Publications' Biblical Dictionary מרר
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3. Her Name Means “Bitter”. Art by Sefira Lightstone. The ancient work Seder Olam, 3 which provides a chronological history of the Jewish people, relates that Miriam got her name, which means “bitter,” as a reflection of the bitter oppression under which the people lived at the time.
Apr 16, 2024 · The most prominent interpretation of "Miriam" is that it means "bitter," deriving from the Hebrew root "מר" (mar), which signifies bitterness or rebellion. Born into the harsh reality of Israelite oppression in Egypt, her name encapsulates the collective bitterness experienced by her people under the yoke of slavery.
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By Hanna Tervanotko. Miriam is one of the most prominent female figures in the Hebrew Bible. Whereas women typically function as wives and mothers in biblical texts, Miriam is an independent figure—not connected to a husband or children. She serves as a prophet (Exodus 15:20–21) and leader (Micah 6:4), and she even challenges Moses (Numbers 12).
Feb 24, 2024 · Miriam was an influential leader in the Hebrew nation, not only in the Exodus but in other pivotal moments as well. She was a prophetess and led a group of women in singing and dancing after the crossing of the Red Sea.
Miriam ( Hebrew: מִרְיָם, Modern: Mīryam, Tiberian: Mīryām) is a feminine given name recorded in Biblical Hebrew in the Book of Exodus as the name of the sister of Moses, the prophetess Miriam. [1] Spelling variants include French Myriam, German Mirjam, Mirijam; hypocoristic forms include Mira, Miri and Mimi (commonly given in Israel ). [2]
