Strong's Greek: 3214 -- (Not Used)zzz

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Topical Lexicon

Overview

Strong’s Greek number 3214, though preserved in the numbering system, does not occur in the extant text of the Greek New Testament. The entry is therefore important chiefly for what it tells us about its wider word-family and for the biblical themes that family introduces—especially the call to bring things back to mind and keep them before the heart. By tracing cognate terms that do appear in Scripture, we discover a rich theology of remembrance that undergirds worship, covenant faithfulness, and gospel proclamation.

Placement in the Strong’s System

The number falls inside a cluster that includes several well-attested verbs and nouns built on the same stem. Those cognate forms express ideas such as remembering, making mention, reminding, and being mindful. The unused form indexed at 3214 seems to have functioned primarily in broader Hellenistic Greek for “bringing to mind” or “calling something back into conscious thought.”

Wider Hellenistic Usage

Outside the canon, writers used the family of words for:
• Recalling past events in speeches or histories.
• Remembering benefactors in official inscriptions.
• Keeping vows or promises alive in civic life.

These extra-biblical parallels help modern readers appreciate why biblical authors repeatedly summon God’s people to remember His acts and words.

Possible Septuagint Parallels

Although the precise form tied to 3214 cannot be pinpointed in the Septuagint, its cognates occur often. Representative passages include:
• Exodus 13:3 – Israel is told to “remember this day in which you came out of Egypt.”
• Psalm 77:11 – “I will remember the works of the LORD…”

Such occurrences show the covenant pattern: God acts, His people remember, and their remembrance fuels obedience.

Cognate Terms in the New Testament

1. Mnēmoneuō (remember) – Luke 24:8; 2 Timothy 2:8.
2. Mnēmeion (tomb, memorial) – Matthew 23:29; John 20:11.
3. Mnēmosynon (remembrance, memorial) – Acts 10:4; Hebrews 11:22.
4. Mnēstis (one who reminds) – implied in pastoral exhortations such as 2 Peter 1:12–15.

Though 3214 itself is absent, these relatives carry the same conceptual weight, showing that “memory” remains central to New Testament faith and practice.

Theological Themes

1. Covenant Fidelity – Remembering is inseparable from obeying (Deuteronomy 6:12; John 14:26).
2. Gospel Proclamation – Paul urges Timothy, “Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David” (2 Timothy 2:8).
3. Worship and Sacrament – At the Lord’s Table believers “do this in remembrance of Me” (1 Corinthians 11:24).
4. Eschatological Assurance – God remembers His covenant and therefore His promises are sure (Luke 1:72).

Historical Significance for the Early Church

Early Christian preaching frequently rehearsed salvation history—creation, exodus, exile, incarnation, cross, and resurrection—to ground new believers in the grand narrative of redemption. Catechesis and liturgy trained congregations to “call to mind” God’s mighty works, thus rooting holiness in gratitude rather than mere duty.

Implications for Contemporary Ministry

• Scripture Memory: Hiding the Word in the heart remains a proven guard against sin (Psalm 119:11).
• Corporate Liturgy: Songs, creeds, and ordinances function as communal memory aids.
• Pastoral Counseling: Helping believers recount past faithfulness of God builds present trust.
• Evangelism: Testimony becomes powerful when it consciously rehearses the Lord’s acts.

Homiletical Suggestions

1. Structure sermons around “Remember… Respond” to mirror biblical patterns (for example, Ephesians 2:11–13).
2. Use anniversaries (baptism, church planting, mission milestones) as living memorials.
3. Encourage families to develop tangible reminders—journals, stones of remembrance, celebration meals—echoing Joshua 4:6–7.

Summary

Although the exact form catalogued under Strong’s 3214 never appears in the New Testament, the concept embedded in its word-family permeates the canon. Scripture consistently ties spiritual health to disciplined remembrance: recalling God’s character, recounting His deeds, and responding with faith and obedience. In every generation, believers thrive when personal devotion, congregational worship, and public witness are shaped by active, intentional memory of the Lord’s mighty acts and unfailing promises.

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