Strong's Lexicon mesotoichon: Middle wall, dividing wall Original Word: μεσότοιχον Word Origin: From μέσος (mesos, meaning "middle") and τοῖχος (toichos, meaning "wall") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "mesotoichon," the concept of a dividing wall can be related to the Hebrew word חוֹמָה (chomah, Strong's H2346), meaning "wall." Usage: The term "mesotoichon" refers to a partition or barrier, specifically a dividing wall. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the separation between Jews and Gentiles, which was abolished through the work of Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the first-century Jewish temple, a literal wall separated the Court of the Gentiles from the inner courts where only Jews could enter. This physical barrier symbolized the deep-seated division between Jews and Gentiles. Theologically, this division extended to the spiritual realm, where the Law and its ordinances acted as a barrier to Gentiles becoming part of God's covenant people. The concept of a "dividing wall" would have been a powerful image for early Christians, illustrating the reconciliation and unity brought about by Jesus. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom mesos and toichos Definition a middle wall NASB Translation dividing wall (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3320: μεσότοιχονμεσότοιχον, μεσοτοιχου, τό (μέσος, and τοῖχος the wall of a house), a partition-wall: τό μεσότοιχον τοῦ φραγμοῦ (i. e. τόν φραγμόν τόν μεσότοιχον ὄντα (A. V. the middle wall of partition; Winer's Grammar, § 59, 8 a.)), Ephesians 2:14. (Only once besides, and that too in the masculine: τόν τῆς ἡονης καί ἀρετῆς μεσότοιχον, Eratosthenes quoted in Athen. 7, p. 281 d.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a middle wall, dividing wallFrom mesos and toichos; a partition (figuratively) -- middle wall. see GREEK mesos see GREEK toichos Forms and Transliterations μεσοτοιχον μεσότοιχον mesotoichon mesótoichonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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