Berean Strong's Lexicon makros: Long, large, far Original Word: μακρός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root μακ- (mak-), which conveys the idea of length or extension. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of "makros" is אָרֹךְ (arokh), which also means long or prolonged. This can be seen in passages like Exodus 34:6, where God is described as "slow to anger," emphasizing His patience and enduring love. Usage: In the New Testament, "makros" is used to describe something that is long in duration or extent. It can refer to physical length, time, or metaphorical distance. The term is often used to emphasize the greatness or vastness of something, whether in size, time, or degree. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of length or greatness was often associated with power, endurance, and significance. The Greeks valued the idea of things that were "makros" as they often symbolized strength and longevity. In the biblical context, this term can be used to describe both physical and metaphorical attributes, reflecting the Hebrew understanding of time and space as part of God's creation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom a prim. root Definition long, far distant NASB Translation distant (2), long (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3117: μακρόςμακρός, μακρά, μακρόν (from Homer down), long; of place, remote, distant, far off: χώρα, Luke 15:13; Luke 19:12. of time, long, lasting long: μακρά προσεύχομαι, to pray long, make long prayers, Matthew 23:14 (137 Rec.); Mark 12:40; Luke 20:47. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance far, long. From mekos; long (in place (distant) or time (neuter plural)) -- far, long. see GREEK mekos Forms and Transliterations μακρα μακρά μακρὰ μακραν μακράν μακρὰν μακρόν μακρός μακρότερα μακρότης μακρότητα μακρότητος μακρούς μακροχρονίσωσι μακρώ μακρών makra makrà makran makrán makrànLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 23:14 Adj-ANPGRK: καὶ προφάσει μακρὰ προσευχόμενοι διὰ KJV: make long prayer: INT: and as a pretext at great length praying Because of Mark 12:40 Adj-ANP Luke 15:13 Adj-AFS Luke 19:12 Adj-AFS Luke 20:47 Adj-ANP Acts 2:39 Adv Strong's Greek 3117 |