◄ 3181. methorion ►
Lexicon
methorion: Border, boundary, region

Original Word: μεθόριον
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: methorion
Pronunciation: meh-THO-ree-on
Phonetic Spelling: (meth-or'-ee-os)
Definition: Border, boundary, region
Meaning: confine, border, boundary.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
border.

From meta and horion; bounded alongside, i.e. Contiguous (neuter plural as noun, frontier) -- border.

see GREEK meta

see GREEK horion

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
variant reading for horion, q.v.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3181: μεθόριον

μεθόριον, μεθοριου, τό (neuter of adjective μεθόριος, μεθόρια, μεθόριον; from μετά with, and ὅρος a boundary), a border, frontier: τά μεθόρια τίνος, the confines (of any land or city), i. e. the places adjacent to any region, the vicinity, Mark 7:24 R G. (Thucydides, Xenophon, Plato, others.)

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from μετά (meta, "with, after") and ὅριον (horion, "boundary, limit").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of a boundary or border in Hebrew is often represented by terms such as גְּבוּל (gebul, Strong's Hebrew 1366), which similarly denotes a boundary, territory, or limit. This Hebrew term is used throughout the Old Testament to describe the borders of the Promised Land and the divisions between the tribes of Israel.

Usage: The term μεθόριον is used in the New Testament to describe regions that lie on the border between two distinct areas or territories. It is often used in the context of geographical boundaries.

Context: The Greek term μεθόριον appears in the New Testament to denote regions that are situated along the borders of different territories. This term is significant in understanding the geographical and cultural contexts of certain biblical narratives. In the Berean Standard Bible, μεθόριον is used to describe areas that are at the edge of a particular region, often highlighting the transition from one cultural or political jurisdiction to another.

For example, in the Gospel of Mark, Jesus travels through the "region of Tyre and Sidon" (Mark 7:24, BSB), which is a μεθόριον area, indicating a place where Jewish and Gentile cultures intersect. This setting underscores the theme of Jesus' ministry reaching beyond traditional Jewish boundaries, symbolizing the inclusivity of the Gospel message.

The concept of μεθόριον also reflects the historical and political realities of the ancient Near East, where borders were often contested and marked by a mix of populations and influences. Understanding these border regions provides insight into the diverse cultural interactions present in the biblical narrative.

Forms and Transliterations
μεθόρια
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