Berean Strong's Lexicon amerimnos: Free from care, without anxiety Original Word: ἀμέριμνος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "α-" (a-), meaning "without," and "μέριμνα" (merimna), meaning "care" or "anxiety." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent to "amerimnos," the concept of being free from care is reflected in Hebrew words such as "שָׁלֵו" (shalew, Strong's H7951), meaning "secure" or "at ease," and "בָּטַח" (batach, Strong's H982), meaning "to trust" or "to be confident." Usage: The term "amerimnos" is used to describe a state of being free from worry or anxiety. In the New Testament, it is often associated with a sense of peace and trust in God's provision and care. The word suggests a mindset that is not burdened by the concerns of life, reflecting a reliance on God's sovereignty and faithfulness. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, anxiety was a common human experience, much like today. Philosophers such as the Stoics advocated for a life free from emotional disturbance, which they believed could be achieved through rational thought and self-control. In contrast, the Christian perspective, as reflected in the New Testament, emphasizes trust in God as the foundation for a life free from anxiety. This trust is rooted in the belief in God's providence and the teachings of Jesus, who encouraged His followers to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and merimna Definition free from care NASB Translation free from concern (1), trouble (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 275: ἀμέριμνοςἀμέριμνος, , (μέριμνα), free from anxiety, free from care: Matthew 28:14; 1 Corinthians 7:32 (free from earthly cares). (Wis. 6:16 Wis. 7:23; Herodian, 2, 4, 3; 3, 7, 11; Anth. 9, 309, 5; (in passive sense, Sophocles Ajax 1206).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance without care, secure. From a (as a negative particle) and merimna; not anxious -- without care(-fulness), secure. see GREEK a see GREEK merimna Forms and Transliterations αμεριμνους αμερίμνους ἀμερίμνους amerimnous amerímnousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 28:14 Adj-AMPGRK: καὶ ὑμᾶς ἀμερίμνους ποιήσομεν NAS: and keep you out of trouble. KJV: him, and secure you. INT: and you out of trouble will keep 1 Corinthians 7:32 Adj-AMP |
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