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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 mirrored in several Hebrew terms. One such term is חָלַק (chalak • Strong's Hebrew 2505), which means "to divide" or "to apportion." This term is used in contexts such as the division of land among the tribes of Israel (Joshua 18:10).
• Another related Hebrew term is נָחַל (nachal • Strong's Hebrew 5157), meaning "to inherit" or "to possess," often used in the context of dividing inheritances or land (Numbers 26:55-56).

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical Greek term μεριστής (meristēs) and its conceptual relevance within the biblical narrative, despite its absence in the New Testament text.

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. For example, in Luke 12:13-14, Jesus is asked to arbitrate an inheritance dispute, and He responds, "Man, who appointed Me a judge or an arbiter between you?" Here, the concept of division is implicit in the role of an arbiter or divider of inheritance.
• The idea of division is also present in the broader biblical narrative, where God is often depicted as the ultimate distributor of gifts, roles, and responsibilities among His people. This is seen in the distribution of spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 12, where the Spirit apportions gifts to each believer as He wills.
• Theologically, the concept of division can also relate to the separation between the righteous and the unrighteous, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture. In Matthew 25:32, Jesus speaks of the final judgment where He will separate the people as a shepherd divides the sheep from the goats.
• Although μεριστής (meristēs) itself is not used, understanding its root and related concepts enriches the comprehension of biblical themes of justice, inheritance, and divine sovereignty in distribution.

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