Strong's Lexicon mesoó: To be in the middle, to reach the middle point Original Word: μεσόω Word Origin: From the Greek word μέσος (mesos), meaning "middle" or "midst." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for μεσόω, the concept of "middle" or "midst" can be related to Hebrew words like תָּוֶךְ (tavek), which means "midst" or "middle." Usage: The verb μεσόω (mesoó) is used to describe the action of reaching the midpoint or being in the middle of a period or process. It conveys the idea of being halfway through a journey, time, or event. In the New Testament, it is often used metaphorically to describe the progression of time or the unfolding of events. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of the "middle" was significant in various contexts, including philosophy, geography, and timekeeping. The Greeks often viewed time as a linear progression, and reaching the midpoint of a period was seen as a significant milestone. This understanding is reflected in the use of μεσόω in the New Testament, where it often marks a transition or a pivotal moment in a narrative. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom mesos Definition to be in the middle NASB Translation midst (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3322: μεσόωμεσόω; (μέσος); to be in the middle, be midway: τῆς ἑορτῆς μεσούσης (where a few manuscripts μεσαζούσης (νυκτός μεσαζούσης, Wis. 18:14)), when it was the midst of the feast, the feast half-spent, John 7:14 (μεσούσης τῆς νυκτός, Exodus 12:29; Judith 12:5; τῆς ἡμέρας, Nehemiah 8:3 (Ald., Complutensian); in Greek writings from Aeschylus and Herodotus down; θέρους μεσοῦντος, Thucydides 6, 30). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be in the middleFrom mesos; to form the middle, i.e. (in point of time), to be half-way over -- be about the midst. see GREEK mesos Forms and Transliterations μεσούντος μεσουσης μεσούσης mesouses mesousēs mesoúses mesoúsēsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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