Lexical Summary (Not Used): (Not Used) (Not Used)Part of Speech: Transliteration: (Not Used) (Not Used) Topical Lexicon Linguistic and Canonical Overview Strong’s 3254 designates a Greek form that does not appear in the extant text of the Greek New Testament, yet survives in lexica because it was known to Greek speakers and occurs in the wider Koine literature, including the Septuagint. The verb carries the general sense of “adding further, continuing, repeating” and often renders Hebrew יָסַף (yāsaph, “to add, do again, increase”). Its shades of meaning revolve around either (1) something being added to what already exists, or (2) an action being repeated or carried forward. Septuagint Usage and Old-Testament Patterns 1. Addition of life and blessing Theological Motifs Divine sovereignty in increase Yahweh alone can “add” life, blessing, or judgment. Psalm 115:14: “May the LORD increase you more and more, you and your children.” The verb here (rendered by Strong’s 3254 in the LXX) emphasizes that multiplication rests with God, not human ingenuity. Limits on human alteration Because only God rightly “adds,” His people must not add to His word (Deuteronomy 4:2; Proverbs 30:6). The same caution is echoed at Scripture’s close: “If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book” (Revelation 22:18). Covenant renewal and prophetic repetition Through the prophets, God “adds” warnings and promises, demonstrating patience yet insisting on covenant faithfulness (Jeremiah 7:13). New-Testament Parallels (Conceptual) Although the exact lexical form of Strong’s 3254 is absent from the New Testament, its concept flourishes: Synonymous verbs such as προστίθημι (prostithemi, “to add”) or ἐπιτίθημι (epitithemi, “to lay upon/add”) carry the same trajectory of meaning in the Apostolic writings. Historical and Ministry Significance Guarding doctrinal sufficiency The prohibition against “adding” teaches the sufficiency of Scripture. Historic councils and conservative confessions alike have appealed to these texts to resist extra-biblical revelations. Encouraging spiritual growth Conversely, believers are exhorted to “add” virtues, evidencing sanctification that God Himself empowers. Pastoral ministry therefore balances warning against doctrinal additions with urging personal and corporate increase in grace. Intercession that persists Abraham’s iterative petitions (Genesis 18) model how the righteous may “add again” to their pleas, confident that God welcomes persevering prayer. Multiplication of disciples Acts demonstrates that only the risen Christ can truly “add” converts. Evangelistic strategy must therefore depend on faithful proclamation and divine action rather than human manipulation. Related Terms for Study προστίθημι (Strong’s 4369) – add, join. πλεονάζω (Strong’s 4121) – abound, increase. ἐπιτίθημι (Strong’s 2007) – place upon, impose. Summary Though the specific form catalogued as Strong’s Greek 3254 does not surface in the New Testament manuscripts, its lexical family permeates the biblical storyline. Whether depicting the God who alone can “add” life and covenant blessing, warning against human tampering with divine revelation, or urging saints to “add” virtue upon virtue, the concept remains vital for doctrine and discipleship alike. 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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