Strong's Greek: 3270 -- (Not Used)

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Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb μερίζω (merizō), meaning "to divide" or "to apportion."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The concept of division and distribution is also present in the Hebrew Scriptures. Corresponding Hebrew terms include:
• חָלַק (chalak) • Strong's Hebrew 2505: To divide, share, or apportion.
• נָחַל (nachal) • Strong's Hebrew 5157: To inherit, receive as a possession.
• These Hebrew terms are used in various contexts, such as the division of land among the tribes of Israel (Joshua 18:10) and the distribution of inheritance (Numbers 26:53).

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical Greek term μεριστής (meristēs) within the biblical context, drawing connections to its root and related concepts in both the Greek New Testament and the Hebrew Scriptures.

Usage: The term μεριστής (meristēs) is not used in the canonical texts of the New Testament. It is a theoretical entry based on its root verb and related forms.

Context: • The Greek term μεριστής (meristēs) is conceptually linked to the act of dividing or distributing portions. While the specific noun form does not appear in the New Testament, its root, μερίζω (merizō), is found in several passages, illustrating the act of dividing or distributing.
• In the New Testament, μερίζω is used in contexts such as the division of inheritance (Luke 12:13), where an individual asks Jesus to instruct his brother to divide the inheritance with him. This reflects the cultural and legal practices of inheritance distribution in ancient Jewish society.
• The concept of division is also metaphorically applied in the New Testament to describe spiritual or communal separations, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:11, where the Holy Spirit distributes spiritual gifts among believers.
• The absence of μεριστής in the New Testament suggests that while the act of dividing was significant, the specific role or title of "divider" was not emphasized in the early Christian texts. Instead, the focus was often on the equitable and just distribution of resources and spiritual gifts, aligning with the broader biblical themes of justice and community.

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