Strong's Lexicon mékunó: To lengthen, to extend, to increase Original Word: μεκυνώ Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "to lengthen" or "to extend." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent concepts can be found in words like רָבָה (rabah - Strong's H7235), which means "to become many, to multiply," and גָּדַל (gadal - Strong's H1431), meaning "to grow, to become great." Usage: The verb μεκυνώ is used in the context of extending or increasing something in size, length, or duration. It can be applied both literally and metaphorically, often implying growth or expansion. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of extending or increasing was often associated with prosperity and blessing. The idea of growth was not only physical but also spiritual and moral. In the biblical context, this term can be related to the expansion of influence, territory, or spiritual capacity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom mékos Definition to lengthen, grow NASB Translation grows (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3373: μηκύνωμηκύνω: (μῆκος); from Herodotus and Pindar down; to make long, to lengthen; in the Bible twice of plants, equivalent to to cause to grow, increase: ὁ ἐφυτευσε κύριος καί ὑετός ἐμήκυνεν (יְגַדִּל), Isaiah 44:14; hence, passive (others, middle) present μηκύνομαι; to grow up: Mark 4:27 (μηκύνηται (Tr marginal reading μηκύνεται)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance grow up. From mekos; to lengthen, i.e. (middle voice) to enlarge -- grow up. see GREEK mekos Forms and Transliterations εμήκυνεν μηκυνηται μηκύνηται μηκυνώ μηκυνώσιν μήλα μήλοις μηλόν μήλον μήλόν mekunetai mēkunētai mekynetai mekýnetai mēkynētai mēkýnētaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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