◄ 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; a measure of distance or extent in one dimension. Word Origin: Derived from a primary root. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of length in the Hebrew Bible is often represented by the word אֹרֶךְ (orek), Strong's Hebrew 753. This term is used in similar contexts to describe physical dimensions, such as the length of objects, spaces, or time. Usage: The term μῆκος is used in the New Testament to describe physical dimensions, particularly in the context of measurements. It is often used to convey the idea of length in a literal sense. Context: The Greek word μῆκος (mēkos) appears in the New Testament in contexts where physical dimensions are described. It is a term that denotes the concept of length, often used in architectural or spatial descriptions. In the Berean Standard Bible, μῆκος is translated as "length." One notable usage of μῆκος is found in Ephesians 3:18, where the Apostle Paul prays that believers may "have power, together with all the saints, to comprehend the length and width and height and depth" of Christ's love. Here, μῆκος is part of a metaphorical description, emphasizing the vastness and immeasurable nature of divine love. Another instance is in Revelation 21:16, where the dimensions of the New Jerusalem are described: "The city lies foursquare, with its length and width the same. And he measured the city with the rod: 12,000 stadia in length and width and height are equal." In this passage, μῆκος is used to describe the literal measurement of the heavenly city, highlighting its perfect symmetry and grandeur. The use of μῆκος in these contexts underscores the importance of understanding both the literal and metaphorical dimensions of biblical teachings. It serves as a reminder of the vastness of God's creation and the boundless nature of His love and promises. 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.