me-ro'-dak, mer'-o-dak (merodhakh): The supreme deity of the Babylonians (Jer 50:2); the Nimrod of Gen 10:8-12; and among the constellations, Orion. See ASTRONOMY, sec. II, 11; BABYLONIA AND ASSYRIA, RELIGION OF; NIMROD.
Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'MERODACH'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.