3277

Lexicon

(Not Used): (Not Used)

(Not Used)
Part of Speech:
Transliteration: (Not Used)
(Not Used)Definition: (Not Used)
Meaning: Not Used

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, with several Hebrew words conveying similar meanings. Some corresponding Strong's Hebrew entries include:
• Strong's Hebrew 2505: חָלַק (chalaq) – to divide, share, or apportion.
• Strong's Hebrew 5157: נָחַל (nachal) – to inherit, to possess.
• Strong's Hebrew 2673: חָצָה (chatsah) – to divide, to cut in two.

These Hebrew terms reflect the biblical principles of inheritance, division of land, and the allocation of resources, which are foundational to understanding the socio-economic and spiritual dynamics within the biblical narrative.

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 word μεριστής (meristēs) is conceptually linked to the act of dividing or distributing portions. While the term itself does not appear in the New Testament, its root, μερίζω (merizō), is used in various contexts to describe the act of dividing or distributing, often in relation to land, inheritance, or spiritual gifts.
• In the cultural and historical context of the New Testament, the concept of division and distribution was significant in both Jewish and Greco-Roman societies. Inheritance laws, for example, required the division of property among heirs, a practice that is reflected in several biblical narratives and parables.
• Theologically, the idea of division can also be seen in the distribution of spiritual gifts among believers, as described in passages such as 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, where the Holy Spirit is said to distribute gifts to each person as He wills.
• Although μεριστής (meristēs) itself is not found in the New Testament, understanding its root and related terms can provide insight into the biblical themes of stewardship, inheritance, and the equitable distribution of resources and responsibilities within the community of faith.

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.