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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 or apportionment in the Hebrew Bible can be related to several Hebrew words, such as חֵלֶק (cheleq, Strong's H2506), meaning "portion" or "share," and נַחֲלָה (nachalah, Strong's H5159), meaning "inheritance" or "possession." These terms often appear in contexts involving the division of land, inheritance rights, or the allocation of resources among the tribes of Israel.

Usage: The word μερισμός is not directly used in the Berean Standard Bible (BSB) text. However, its root and related forms appear in contexts involving division or distribution, particularly in spiritual or metaphorical senses.

Context: • The concept of μερισμός is rooted in the idea of dividing or apportioning something into parts. In the New Testament, the related verb μερίζω is used in various contexts, such as the division of land, inheritance, or even spiritual gifts.
• Although μερισμός itself does not appear in the BSB, its conceptual significance is evident in passages discussing the distribution of spiritual gifts or the division of responsibilities within the early Church. For example, in 1 Corinthians 12, Paul discusses the distribution of spiritual gifts among believers, emphasizing that these gifts are apportioned by the Holy Spirit for the common good.
• Theologically, μερισμός can also be understood in the context of the division between soul and spirit, as mentioned in Hebrews 4:12, where the Word of God is described as "sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart." This passage highlights the penetrating and discerning power of God's Word, capable of dividing and revealing the innermost parts of a person.
• In a broader sense, μερισμός can be applied to the division of roles and functions within the body of Christ, where each member has a distinct and divinely appointed role to play, contributing to the unity and edification of the Church.

Englishman's Concordance

μελῶν — 2 Occ.
μέλος — 5 Occ.
Μελχὶ — 2 Occ.
Μελχισεδέκ — 8 Occ.
ἔμελεν — 2 Occ.
μέλει — 7 Occ.
μελέτω — 1 Occ.
μεμβράνας — 1 Occ.
μέμφεται — 1 Occ.
μεμφόμενος — 1 Occ.
μὲν — 182 Occ.
Μενοῦν — 1 Occ.
μενοῦνγε — 2 Occ.
μέντοι — 8 Occ.
ἐμείναμεν — 2 Occ.
ἔμειναν — 2 Occ.
ἔμεινεν — 10 Occ.
ἔμενεν — 3 Occ.
ἔμενον — 1 Occ.
μεῖναι — 6 Occ.