Strong's Lexicon mimétés: Imitator, follower Original Word: μιμητής Word Origin: Derived from the verb μιμέομαι (mimeomai), meaning "to imitate" or "to mimic." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "mimétés," the concept of imitation can be related to the Hebrew idea of "halak" (Strong's H1980), meaning "to walk" or "to follow," as in following God's ways. Usage: The term "mimétés" refers to someone who imitates or follows the example of another. In the New Testament, it is often used to describe believers who are encouraged to imitate the faith, conduct, and love of Christ, the apostles, or other faithful Christians. The concept emphasizes the importance of modeling one's life after godly examples. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, imitation was a common educational method. Students learned by emulating the behavior and teachings of their instructors. This cultural practice is reflected in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to imitate the virtues and faith of their spiritual leaders and ultimately Christ Himself. The idea of imitation was not merely about external actions but involved adopting the values and character of the one being imitated. HELPS Word-studies 3402 mimētḗs (the root of the English term, mimic, "one who imitates, emulates") – properly, the positive imitation that arises by admiring the pattern set by someone worthy of emulation, i.e. a mentor setting a proper example. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom mimeomai Definition an imitator NASB Translation imitators (6). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3402: μιμητήςμιμητής, μιμητου, ὁ, an imitator: γίνομαι τίνος (genitive of person), 1 Corinthians 4:16; 1 Corinthians 11:1; Ephesians 5:1; 1 Thessalonians 1:6; 1 Thessalonians 2:14; Hebrews 6:12; with the genitive of the thing, 1 Peter 3:13 Rec. (where L T Tr WH ζηλωταί). (Plato, Isocrates, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance follower. From mimeomai; an imitator -- follower. see GREEK mimeomai Forms and Transliterations μιμηται μιμηταί μιμηταὶ mimetai mimetaí mimetaì mimētai mimētaí mimētaìLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 4:16 N-NMPGRK: οὖν ὑμᾶς μιμηταί μου γίνεσθε NAS: I exhort you, be imitators of me. KJV: you, be ye followers of me. INT: therefore you imitators of me become 1 Corinthians 11:1 N-NMP Ephesians 5:1 N-NMP 1 Thessalonians 1:6 N-NMP 1 Thessalonians 2:14 N-NMP Hebrews 6:12 N-NMP |
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