Lexical Summary (Not Used): (Not Used) (Not Used)Part of Speech: Transliteration: (Not Used) (Not Used) Topical Lexicon Linguistic Background Strong’s Greek 3222 represents a Koine-Greek verb form that, while catalogued by Strong, never occurs in the canonical Greek New Testament. Its inclusion in the numbering system reflects the lexicographical practice of assigning a unique slot to every known or reconstructed verbal stem in the wider Koine corpus, even when Scripture itself supplies no example. This reminds students of the Bible that the inspired authors wrote within a living language that far exceeded the vocabulary found in the sixty-six books, and that responsible exegesis sometimes requires consulting cognate or derivative forms to see how Greek speakers would have understood a term. Attestation in Classical and Septuagint Literature Because the word is absent from the New Testament, any light on its semantic range must be sought in pre-Christian sources, inscriptions, papyri, or the Septuagint (LXX). Lexicons note that the stem behind 3222 appears in secular writers to describe actions that involve intentional, decisive movement. In the LXX the cognate family is used in narrative contexts dealing with clear, purposeful actions—often relating to God’s providential direction of events (for example, Genesis 24:27; 1 Samuel 9:16 in the LXX numbering). Although the exact form numbered 3222 may not surface, its cognates illustrate the conceptual territory in which the verb functions. Theological Themes Suggested by the Word Group 1. Divine Initiative and Guidance 2. Human Responsiveness 3. God’s Sovereign Orchestration of Redemption History Practical Ministry Implications • Discipleship: Leaders should teach believers to discern and obey the Lord’s leading, emphasizing that God’s direction is not random but purposeful—always aligning with His revealed Word. Historical Witness in the Early Church Early Christian writings outside the canon frequently echo the idea of God’s purposeful direction. The Didache instructs believers to pray, “May your will be done on earth as in heaven,” reflecting confidence that the Lord continues to act decisively in history. Church Fathers such as Augustine later articulated providence in terms that resonate with the semantic domain of 3222, arguing that God orders all things toward His redemptive ends. Related New Testament Vocabulary • ἄγω (agō) – “to lead” (Romans 8:14) These terms, though different in form, cover similar theological ground and supply the New Testament data for God’s guiding action that 3222’s cognate family reflects elsewhere. Summary While Strong’s Greek 3222 never appears in the Greek New Testament, studying its wider lexical family enriches our grasp of a major biblical motif: the Lord’s purposeful guidance of history and of individual lives. Recognizing that God continues to move His people decisively prepares believers to walk in obedient confidence, assured that “The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it” (1 Thessalonians 5:24). Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance μελῶν — 2 Occ.μέλος — 5 Occ. Μελχὶ — 2 Occ. Μελχισεδέκ — 8 Occ. ἔμελεν — 2 Occ. μέλει — 7 Occ. μελέτω — 1 Occ. μεμβράνας — 1 Occ. μέμφεται — 1 Occ. μεμφόμενος — 1 Occ. μὲν — 182 Occ. Μενοῦν — 1 Occ. μενοῦνγε — 2 Occ. μέντοι — 8 Occ. ἐμείναμεν — 2 Occ. ἔμειναν — 2 Occ. ἔμεινεν — 10 Occ. ἔμενεν — 3 Occ. ἔμενον — 1 Occ. μεῖναι — 6 Occ. |
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