Lexicon merimnaó: To be anxious, to worry, to care for Original Word: μεριμνάω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to be anxious, distractedFrom merimna; to be anxious about -- (be, have) care(-ful), take thought. see GREEK merimna HELPS Word-studies 3309 merimnáō (from 3308 /mérimna, "a part, as opposed to the whole") – properly, drawn in opposite directions; "divided into parts" (A. T. Robertson); (figuratively) "to go to pieces" because pulled apart (in different directions), like the force exerted by sinful anxiety (worry). Positively, 3309 (merimnáō) is used of effectively distributing concern, in proper relation to the whole picture (cf. 1 Cor 12:25; Phil 2:20). 3809 (merimnaō ) is "an old verb for worry and anxiety – literally, to be divided, distracted" (WP, 2, 156). It is more commonly used in this negative sense in the NT. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom merimna Definition to be anxious, to care for NASB Translation anxious (1), care (1), concerned (5), have...care (1), worried (4), worry (6), worrying (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3309: μεριμνάωμεριμνάω, μερίμνω future μεριμνήσω; 1 aorist subjunctive 2 person plural μεριμνήσητε; (μέριμνα); a. to be anxious; to be troubled with cares: absolutely, Matthew 6:27, 31; Luke 12:25; μηδέν μεριμνᾶτε, be anxious about nothing, Philippians 4:6; with the dative of the thing for the interests of which one is solicitous (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 31, 1 b.): τῇ ψυχή, about sustaining life, τῷ σώματι, Matthew 6:25; Luke 12:22; περί τίνος, about a thing, Matthew 6:28; Luke 12:26; εἰς τήν αὔριον, for the morrow, i. e. about what may be on the morrow, Matthew 6:34; followed by an indirect question πῶς ἤ τί, Matthew 10:19; Luke 12:11 (here Tr marginal reading omits; Tr text WH brackets ἤ τί); joined with τυρβάζεσθαι (θορυβάζεσθαι) followed by περί πολλά, Luke 10:41 (WH marginal reading omits) b. to care for, look out for (a thing); to seek to promote one's interests: τά ἑαυτῆς, Matthew 6:34 Rec.; τά τοῦ κυρίου, 1 Corinthians 7:32-34; τά τοῦ κόσμου, 1 Corinthians 7:34; ἑαυτῆς, Matthew 6:34 L T Tr WH (a usage unknown to Greek writers, although they put a genitive after other verbs of caring or providing for, as ἐπιμελεῖσθαι, φροντίζειν, προνόειν, cf. Krüger, § 47, 11; Winers Grammar, 205 (193); Buttmann, § 133, 25); τά περί τίνος, Philippians 2:20; ἵνα τό αὐτό ὑπέρ ἀλλήλων μεριμνῶσι τά μέλη, that the members may have the same care one for another, 1 Corinthians 12:25. (The Sept. for דָּאַג, to be anxious, Psalm 37:19 Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for μεριμνάω, similar concepts of care and anxiety can be found in Hebrew words such as דָּאַג (da'ag, Strong's 1672), meaning "to be anxious" or "to fear," and חָשַׁב (chashab, Strong's 2803), which can mean "to think" or "to plan," often in contexts involving concern or consideration. Usage: The verb μεριμνάω is used in the New Testament to describe a state of anxiety or concern, often in the context of worry about material needs or worldly matters. It can also refer to a positive sense of caring or being concerned for others. Context: The term μεριμνάω appears in several key passages in the New Testament, often highlighting the tension between earthly concerns and spiritual priorities. In Matthew 6:25, Jesus instructs His followers, "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?" (BSB). Here, μεριμνάω is used to caution against undue anxiety over material needs, emphasizing trust in God's provision. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 6:25 V-PMA-2PGRK: ὑμῖν μὴ μεριμνᾶτε τῇ ψυχῇ NAS: I say to you, do not be worried about KJV: Take no thought for your INT: to you not be anxious about the life Matthew 6:27 V-PPA-NMS Matthew 6:28 V-PMA-2P Matthew 6:31 V-ASA-2P Matthew 6:34 V-ASA-2P Matthew 6:34 V-FIA-3S Matthew 10:19 V-ASA-2P Luke 10:41 V-PIA-2S Luke 12:11 V-ASA-2P Luke 12:22 V-PMA-2P Luke 12:25 N-GFS Luke 12:26 V-PIA-2P 1 Corinthians 7:32 V-PIA-3S 1 Corinthians 7:33 V-PIA-3S 1 Corinthians 7:34 V-PIA-3S 1 Corinthians 7:34 V-PIA-3S 1 Corinthians 12:25 V-PSA-3P Philippians 2:20 V-FIA-3S Philippians 4:6 V-PMA-2P Strong's Greek 3309 |
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