Lexicon mimeomai: To imitate, to follow, to mimic Original Word: μιμέομαι Strong's Exhaustive Concordance follow. Middle voice from mimos (a "mimic"); to imitate -- follow. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 3401 miméomai – to imitate, emulating a mentor or example. See 3402 (mimētēs). [The high level of personal (self) interest motivating 3402 (mimētḗs) accounts for why it is always in the Greek middle voice.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom mimos (a mimic) Definition to imitate NASB Translation follow...example (2), imitate (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3401: μιμέομαιμιμέομαι, μιμοῦμαι; (μῖμος (an actor, mimic)); to imitate: τινα, anyone, 2 Thessalonians 3:7, 9; τί, Hebrews 13:7; 3 John 1:11. (Pindar, Aeschylus, Herodotus, others.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from μῖμος (mimos), meaning "imitator" or "actor."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for μιμέομαι, the concept of imitation can be related to the Hebrew idea of following or walking in the ways of God, as seen in entries like Strong's Hebrew 1980 (הָלַךְ, halak), which means "to walk" or "to go," often used metaphorically to describe living according to God's commandments. Usage: The verb μιμέομαι is used in the New Testament to encourage believers to imitate the behavior and faith of others who exemplify Christ-like qualities. It is often used in the context of spiritual mentorship and discipleship. Context: The Greek verb μιμέομαι appears in several key passages within the New Testament, emphasizing the importance of imitation in the Christian life. This term is used to describe the act of following the example set by others, particularly those who live according to the teachings of Jesus Christ. The concept of imitation is central to the process of discipleship, where believers are encouraged to model their lives after those who demonstrate faith, love, and perseverance. Forms and Transliterations μιμεισθαι μιμείσθαι μιμεῖσθαι μιμεισθε μιμείσθε μιμεῖσθε μιμου μιμού μιμοῦ mimeisthai mimeîsthai mimeisthe mimeîsthe mimou mimoûLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Thessalonians 3:7 V-PNM/PGRK: πῶς δεῖ μιμεῖσθαι ἡμᾶς ὅτι NAS: you ought to follow our example, because KJV: how ye ought to follow us: for INT: how it behoves [you] to imitate us because 2 Thessalonians 3:9 V-PNM/P Hebrews 13:7 V-PMM/P-2P 3 John 1:11 V-PMM/P-2S Strong's Greek 3401 |
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