A region south of Babylon; possibly a symbolic name for Babylon.
About Merathaim
Name that Jeremiah uses in reference to God’s judgment upon Babylon (Jer 50:21). Though it means “double rebellion” or “twofold rebel,” it is a wordplay on the name for southern Babylonia, Marratu. Thus, God says, “Go up against the land, Two-fold rebel . . . and utterly destroy it!”
Key References
Jeremiah 50:21
Go up against the land of Merathaim, and against the residents of Pekod. Kill them and devote them to destruction. Do all that I have commanded you,” declares the LORD.
All Scripture References (1)
Jeremiah (1)
Jeremiah 50:21
Go up against the land of Merathaim, and against the residents of Pekod. Kill them and devote them to destruction. Do all that I have commanded you,” declares the LORD.