◄ 3372. mékos ►
Strong's Lexicon mékos: Length Original Word: μῆκος Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: mékos Pronunciation: MAY-kos Phonetic Spelling: (may'-kos) Definition: Length Meaning: length. Word Origin: Derived from a primary root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of length is "אֹרֶךְ" (orek), Strong's Hebrew 753, which similarly denotes physical length or duration. Usage: The Greek word "μῆκος" (mékos) primarily refers to the concept of length, often used in a literal sense to describe physical dimensions. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to express the vastness or extent of something, such as God's love or the dimensions of spiritual realities. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, measurements of length were crucial for various aspects of daily life, including construction, travel, and trade. The concept of length was not only a practical consideration but also carried symbolic meanings, often representing the idea of extension or continuation. In the biblical context, length can symbolize the enduring and immeasurable nature of divine attributes. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from same as makros Definition length NASB Translation length (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3372: μῆκος μῆκος, μηκεος (μήκους), τό, from Homer down; the Sept. very often for אֹרֶך; length: Revelation 21:16; τό πλάτος καί μῆκος καί βάθος καί ὕψος, language used in shadowing forth the greatness, extent, and number of the blessings received from Christ, Ephesians 3:18. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance length Probably akin to megas; length (literally or figuratively) length. see GREEK megas Forms and Transliterations μηκος μήκος μῆκος μηκους μήκους mekos mêkos mēkos mē̂kos Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Ephesians 3:18 N-NNS GRK: πλάτος καὶ μῆκος καὶ ὕψος NAS: is the breadth and length and height KJV: and length, and INT: breadth and length and height Revelation 21:16 N-NNS GRK: καὶ τὸ μῆκος αὐτῆς ὅσον NAS: out as a square, and its length is as great KJV: furlongs. The length and INT: and the length of it the same as Revelation 21:16 N-NNS GRK: χιλιάδων τὸ μῆκος καὶ τὸ NAS: fifteen hundred miles; its length and width KJV: foursquare, and the length is as large INT: thousand the length and the Strong's Greek 3372 3 Occurrences μῆκος — 3 Occ.