◄ 3112. makran ►
Strong's Lexicon makran: Far, far away, at a distance Original Word: μακράν Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: makran Pronunciation: mä-krän' Phonetic Spelling: (mak-ran') Definition: at a distance, far away, remote, alien. Meaning: The adverb μακράν generally means "far," "far away," "at a distance," or "afar off." Word Origin: Derived from the Greek adjective μακρός (makros), meaning "long" or "far." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of distance in the Hebrew Bible is often expressed with the word רָחוֹק (rachoq), Strong's Hebrew 7350, which similarly conveys the idea of being far or distant. This term is used in various contexts, including physical distance, as seen in Genesis 22:4, and metaphorical distance, as in Psalm 103:12, "As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us." Usage: The term μακράν is used in the New Testament to describe physical distance, spiritual separation, or metaphorical distance. It often conveys the idea of being removed or distant from a particular place, person, or state. Context: The Greek adverb μακράν appears in several New Testament passages, often highlighting the concept of distance, whether physical or spiritual. In the Gospels, it is used to describe the physical distance of individuals or groups from Jesus or a particular location. For example, in Mark 12:34, Jesus tells a scribe, "You are not far from the kingdom of God," indicating a metaphorical distance in terms of understanding and acceptance of spiritual truths. In the Pauline epistles, μακράν is employed to illustrate the spiritual separation between humanity and God due to sin, as well as the reconciliation brought about through Christ. Ephesians 2:13 states, "But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ." Here, μακράν emphasizes the previous alienation of Gentiles from the covenant promises and their subsequent inclusion through the redemptive work of Jesus. The term also appears in the context of eschatological teachings, where it can denote the temporal distance of future events. In Luke 19:12, Jesus shares a parable about a nobleman who goes to a distant country to receive a kingdom, illustrating the concept of waiting and preparation for the coming kingdom of God. Overall, μακράν serves as a versatile term in the New Testament, capturing both literal and figurative distances and underscoring themes of separation and reconciliation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin fem. acc. sing. of makros Definition a long way, far NASB Translation distance (1), far (5), far away (1), far off (2), long way (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3112: μακράν μακράν (properly, feminine accusative of the adjective μακρός, namely, ὁδόν, a long way (Winers Grammar, 230 (216); Buttmann, § 131, 12)), adverb, the Sept. for רָחוק) (from Aeschylus down); far, a great way: absolutely, ἀπέχειν, Luke 15:20; of the terminus to which, far hence, ἐξαποστελῶ σε, Acts 22:21; with ἀπό τίνος added, Matthew 8:30; Luke 7:6 (T omits ἀπό); John 21:8; τόν Θεόν ... οὐ μακράν ἀπό ἑνός ἑκάστου ἡμῶν ὑπάρχοντα, i. e. who is near everyone of us by his power and influence (so that we have no need to seek the knowledge of him from without), Acts 17:27; οἱ εἰς μακράν (cf. Winer's Grammar, 415 (387)) those that are afar off, the inhabitants of remote regions, i. e. the Gentiles, Acts 2:39, cf. Isaiah 2:2ff; Zechariah 6:15. metaphorically, οὐ μακράν εἰ ἀπό τῆς βασιλείας τοῦ Θεοῦ, but little is lacking for thy reception into the kingdom of God, or thou art almost fit to be a citizen in the divine kingdom, Mark 12:34; οἱ πότε ὄντες μακράν (opposed to οἱ ἐγγύς), of heathen (on the sense, see ἐγγύς, 1 b.), Ephesians 2:13; also οἱ μακράν, Ephesians 2:17. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance far off Feminine accusative case singular of makros (hodos being implied); at a distance (literally or figuratively) -- (a-)far (off), good (great) way off. see GREEK makros see GREEK hodos Forms and Transliterations εμακροημέρευσαν μακραν μακράν μακρὰν μακρόβιον μακροημερεύσετε μακροημερεύσητε μακροήμεροι μακρότερον makran makràn Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 8:30 Adv GRK: Ἦν δὲ μακρὰν ἀπ' αὐτῶν NAS: swine feeding at a distance from them. KJV: And there was a good way off from them INT: there was moreover far off from them Mark 12:34 Adv GRK: αὐτῷ Οὐ μακρὰν εἶ ἀπὸ NAS: He said to him, You are not far from the kingdom KJV: Thou art not far from the kingdom INT: to him Not far are you from Luke 7:6 Adv GRK: αὐτοῦ οὐ μακρὰν ἀπέχοντος ἀπὸ NAS: [started] on His way with them; and when He was not far from the house, KJV: now not far from the house, INT: he not far being distant from Luke 15:20 Adv GRK: δὲ αὐτοῦ μακρὰν ἀπέχοντος εἶδεν NAS: But while he was still a long way off, KJV: when he was yet a great way off, his INT: moreover he far being distant saw John 21:8 Adv GRK: γὰρ ἦσαν μακρὰν ἀπὸ τῆς NAS: in the little boat, for they were not far from the land, KJV: they were not far from land, INT: indeed were they far from the Acts 17:27 Adv GRK: γε οὐ μακρὰν ἀπὸ ἑνὸς NAS: Him, though He is not far from each KJV: he be not far from every INT: besides not far from one Acts 22:21 Adv GRK: εἰς ἔθνη μακρὰν ἐξαποστελῶ σε NAS: For I will send you far away KJV: thee far hence unto INT: to Gentiles afar off will send forth you Ephesians 2:13 Adv GRK: ποτε ὄντες μακρὰν ἐγενήθητε ἐγγὺς NAS: formerly were far off have been brought KJV: sometimes were far off are made nigh INT: once were afar off are become near Ephesians 2:17 Adv GRK: ὑμῖν τοῖς μακρὰν καὶ εἰρήνην NAS: TO YOU WHO WERE FAR AWAY, AND PEACE KJV: which were afar off, and INT: to you who [were] afar off and peace Strong's Greek 3112 9 Occurrences μακρὰν — 9 Occ.