Lexicon meristés: Divider, Arbitrator Original Word: μεριστής Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a divider, arbitratorFrom merizo; an apportioner (administrator) -- divider. see GREEK merizo NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom merizó Definition a divider NASB Translation arbitrator (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3312: μεριστήςμεριστής, μεριστου, ὁ (μερίζω), a divider: of an inheritance, Luke 12:14. (Pollux (4, 176).) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb μερίζω (merizō), meaning "to divide" or "to apportion."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek concept of μεριστής can be related to several Hebrew terms that involve division or distribution, such as: Usage: The term μεριστής is used in the New Testament to describe someone who divides or distributes, often in the context of inheritance or property. Context: The Greek term μεριστής appears in the New Testament in the context of Jesus' teachings. It is found in Luke 12:14, where Jesus responds to a request to arbitrate an inheritance dispute: "But Jesus replied, 'Man, who appointed Me a judge or an arbiter between you?'" (BSB). Here, μεριστής is translated as "arbiter," indicating a role of dividing or distributing property or inheritance. Forms and Transliterations μεριστην μεριστήν μεριστὴν meristen meristēn meristḕnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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