Meaning of mercēs | Babel Free
[ˈmɛr.keːs]Definitions
- nominative/accusative/vocative plural of merx
- pay, wages, reward
- revenue, income
- chastisement, punishment, penalty
- rent
- bribe
Examples
“Beati estis cum maledixerint vobis, et persecuti vos fuerint, et dixerint omne malum adversum vos mentientes, propter me: gaudete, et exultate, quoniam merces vestra copiosa est in caelis.”
Blessed are ye, when men shall curse you, and persecute you, and, lying, speak all ill of you, because of me: rejoice, and exult, for your reward is abundant in heaven.
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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