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Meres, one of the seven Persian nobles who had special access to King Ahasuerus

Marsena, one of the seven Persian nobles serving as advisors to King Ahasuerus

For evil or harmful purposes, describing intentions directed toward harm rather than good

Maralah, a border town in the territory of Zebulun mentioned in Joshua's boundary descriptions

Fouled or muddied, describing water made turbid by trampling, particularly by livestock

Crushing or oppression, specifically violent exploitation of the vulnerable through unjust economic practices

Pavement or base, specifically a constructed platform or foundation made of stones

Perfumes or spices, particularly fragrant ointments used for cosmetic or aromatic purposes

Gall or bile, the bitter fluid from the gall bladder, used figuratively for anguish and suffering

The Merarites, a Levitical clan descended from Merari, responsible for tabernacle framework and structure

The wicked or wickedness embodied, used as an epithet for Athaliah who corrupted temple worship

Merathaim (meaning 'double rebellion'), a symbolic name for Babylon in Jeremiah's prophecy of judgment

Mash, one of Aram's sons listed in the Table of Nations as an Aramean ancestor or people group

Mesha, a geographic location marking the eastern boundary of the Jokṭanite territory

Lifting up or regard, specifically the showing of partiality or favoritism in judgment

Watering-places or drawing-places, locations where water is drawn and animals are watered

The burden or uplifted cloud, referring to the heavy, rising mass of smoke or cloud indicating divine presence

Guile or dissimulation, the deceptive covering of true intentions with false appearances

Downfall or cessation, the state of ruin, destruction, or complete cessation of normal life

The fortress or stronghold, possibly a place name in Moab or an appellative for a fortified city

A mistake or error, particularly an unintentional oversight in financial matters

Moses (Aramaic form), the great lawgiver and prophet who led Israel from Egypt

A loan or something lent, referring to property or money extended to another with expectation of return

Meshovav, a Simeonite listed in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles

My error or mistake, Job's acknowledgment of potential wrong in his disputation with God

An oar, the wooden implement used to propel and steer boats through rowing

oars; rowing implements made of wood used to propel boats

hedge; thorny barrier or fence enclosing a path or field

hedge; protective fence or boundary around a vineyard

saw; a cutting tool used for woodworking

anointing; consecrated portion set apart for priestly use

laughingstock; object of scorn and ridicule

dawn; the early morning twilight at break of day

destruction; weapon or implement of devastation

disfigurement; marred or deformed appearance, especially of the face

corruption; ritual defect or blemish making an offering unacceptable

spreading place; location where nets are spread out to dry

rule, dominion; authority or governing control exercised over something

dwelling, abode; place of residence, especially divine habitation

Mishal, Mashal; a Levitical city in the territory of Asher

byword; proverbial saying or object of ridicule

equal, likeness; one who is similar or comparable in nature

Meshillemith; personal name meaning 'retribution' or 'recompense'

Meshullemeth; personal name meaning 'paid back' or 'recompensed'

rich foods, delicacies; fatty, choice portions of meat

Mishmannah; personal name possibly meaning 'fatness' or 'abundance'

hearing; what is heard by the ears, auditory perception

nails; metal fasteners used to secure objects together

narrow path; road enclosed or restricted on both sides

cleansing; ritual or physical washing for purification