Lexical Summary (Not Used): (Not Used) (Not Used)Part of Speech: Transliteration: (Not Used) (Not Used) Topical Lexicon Overview Strong’s Greek 3224 never occurs in the canonical Greek New Testament manuscripts, yet it belongs to a small group of numbered forms whose ideas are amply represented by other vocabulary in Scripture. The word is an emphatic particle of affirmation found in earlier and extra-biblical Greek. By intensifying a statement, it highlights certainty—an idea deeply woven into the Bible’s testimony about God’s character, His promises, and His saving acts. Linguistic Background Although the form itself is absent from the New Testament text, its semantic force (“certainly,” “indeed,” “assuredly”) parallels several inspired expressions: “Amen” (for example, Matthew 5:18), “truly” (John 1:51), “most certainly” (Acts 2:36), and Pauline formulas such as “this saying is trustworthy” (1 Timothy 1:15). Each signals an unbreakable truth claim. The emphatic function of 3224 therefore helps modern readers appreciate why biblical authors occasionally pause to underscore a point—they want hearers to grasp the rock-solid reliability of what God has made known. Septuagint and Intertestamental Usage Classical and Hellenistic writings employ the particle to strengthen oaths, draw sharp contrasts, or introduce decisive conclusions. While the Septuagint rarely needs such a device—Hebrew discourse already uses particles like “amen,” “ken,” or “ʾaḇal”—its presence in secular Greek shows the cultural backdrop first-century readers brought to Scripture. When they met phrases such as “Amen, amen, I tell you” (John 5:24), they instinctively heard the same heightened certainty that 3224 conveyed in everyday speech. Theological Themes 1. Divine Certainty Scripture’s repeated assurances mirror the emphatic intent behind 3224: what God declares cannot fail. 2. Covenant Oaths The human tendency to doubt is met by God’s doubly reinforced guarantee—just the sort of rhetorical reinforcement expressed by particles like 3224. 3. Gospel Proclamation Christological Fulfillment Jesus adopts the language of absolute certainty more than any other biblical figure. His formula “Truly, truly, I tell you” marks pivotal revelations about new birth (John 3:3), resurrection life (John 5:24), and His pre-existence (John 8:58). Though Greek 3224 itself is not used, its thrust finds fullest expression in the Lord’s own words—He is the final, emphatic affirmation of God’s truth (Revelation 3:14). Practical Ministry Implications • Preaching: Highlight the unshakeable character of biblical promises; invite hearers to respond in faith rather than doubt. Pastoral Reflection A particle that once served Greek speakers to hammer home a point reminds today’s church that the Lord Himself willingly hammers home His faithfulness. Whether through prophetic “Thus says the LORD,” apostolic “It is written,” or Christ’s “Amen, amen,” Scripture meets human frailty with divine certainty. Related Concepts and References • “Amen” as affirmation: Deuteronomy 27:15-26; Revelation 22:20 These parallels illustrate how God repeatedly underlines His truth for His people—exactly the rhetorical effect embodied in Strong’s Greek 3224. 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. |
    |