Strong's Lexicon mestos: Full, filled, complete Original Word: μεστός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root "μέσος" (mesos), meaning "middle" or "in the midst." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of fullness in Hebrew is often expressed with words like "מָלֵא" (male'), which also means full or filled. This Hebrew term is used in contexts similar to "mestos," such as in describing the fullness of the earth or the completeness of God's blessings. Usage: The Greek adjective "mestos" is used to describe something that is full or filled to capacity. It often conveys the idea of being complete or replete with a particular quality or substance. In the New Testament, "mestos" is used both literally and metaphorically to describe physical fullness as well as spiritual or moral completeness. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of fullness was often associated with abundance and prosperity. The idea of being "full" was not only a physical state but also a metaphor for spiritual and moral completeness. In Jewish thought, fullness could also relate to the fulfillment of God's promises and the completeness of His blessings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition full NASB Translation full (9). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3324: μεστόςμεστός, μεστή, μεστόν, from Homer (i. e. Epigr.) down, the Sept. for מָלֵא, full; with the genitive of the thing: properly, John 19:29; John 21:11; James 3:8; tropically, in reference to persons, whose minds are as it were filled with thoughts and emotions, either good or bad, Matthew 23:28; Romans 1:29; Romans 15:14; 2 Peter 2:14; James 3:17 (Proverbs 6:34). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance replete literally or figuratively, full. Of uncertain derivation -- replete (literally or figuratively) -- full. Forms and Transliterations μεστη μεστή μεστὴ μεστοι μεστοί μεστοὶ μεστον μεστόν μεστὸν μεστός μεστους μεστούς μεστοὺς meste mestē mestḕ mestoi mestoí mestoì meston mestón mestòn mestous mestoùsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 23:28 Adj-NMPGRK: δέ ἐστε μεστοὶ ὑποκρίσεως καὶ NAS: but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy KJV: within ye are full of hypocrisy and INT: however you are full of hypocrisy and John 19:29 Adj-NNS John 19:29 Adj-NNS John 21:11 Adj-ANS Romans 1:29 Adj-AMP Romans 15:14 Adj-NMP James 3:8 Adj-NFS James 3:17 Adj-NFS 2 Peter 2:14 Adj-AMP Strong's Greek 3324 |
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