Lexicon makellon: Market, marketplace Original Word: μακέλλον Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a meat market, food marketOf Latin origin (macellum); a butcher's stall, meat market or provision-shop -- shambles. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin Definition a meat market NASB Translation meat market (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3111: μάκελλονμάκελλον, μακελλου, τό, a Latin word,macellum (probably akin to μάχη; Vanicek, p. 687 (cf. Plutarch, as below)), a place where meat and other articles of food are sold, meat-market, provision-market, (A. V. shambles): 1 Corinthians 10:2, 5. (Dio Cassius, 6 1, 18 τήν ἀγοράν τῶν ὀψων, τό μάκελλον; (Plutarch, ii., p. 277 d. (quaest. Rom. 54)).) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Of Latin origin, from the word "macellum," which refers to a market or a place where meat and other provisions are sold.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for μακέλλον, as it is a term specific to the Greco-Roman context. However, the concept of a marketplace can be related to Hebrew terms for market or trading places, such as שׁוּק (shuq), which refers to a street or marketplace in Hebrew texts. Usage: The term μακέλλον is used in the context of a market where food, particularly meat, is sold. It appears in discussions regarding food offered to idols and the Christian's conduct in such settings. Context: The Greek term μακέλλον is found in the New Testament in 1 Corinthians 10:25, where the Apostle Paul addresses the issue of eating food sold in the market. In the cultural context of Corinth, a city known for its diverse population and religious practices, the μακέλλον was a common place where meats, often previously offered to idols, were sold. Paul advises the Corinthian believers, "Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience" (1 Corinthians 10:25, BSB). This guidance reflects the broader teaching on Christian liberty and conscience, emphasizing that believers are not bound by the ceremonial aspects of the law but should be mindful of their actions' impact on others. The μακέλλον, therefore, serves as a backdrop for discussions on Christian freedom, conscience, and the relationship between believers and the surrounding culture. Forms and Transliterations μακελλω μακέλλω μακέλλῳ makello makellō makélloi makéllōiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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