3402. mimétés

Lexicon

mimétés: Imitator, follower

Original Word: μιμητής
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: mimétés
Pronunciation: mee-may-TACE
Phonetic Spelling: (mim-ay-tace')
Definition: Imitator, follower
Meaning: an imitator, follower.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

follower.

From mimeomai; an imitator -- follower.

see GREEK mimeomai

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. 3402 /mimētḗs ("emulator, imitator") is always used positively in the NT (seven times) – of followers of Christ emulating a God-approved example. The supreme model is God Himself (see Eph 5:1).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from mimeomai
Definition
an imitator
NASB Translation
imitators (6).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3402: μιμητής

μιμητής, 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.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb μιμέομαι (mimeomai), meaning "to imitate" or "to mimic."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for μιμητής, the concept of imitation can be related to the Hebrew idea of following or walking in the ways of the Lord, as seen in passages like Deuteronomy 5:33, "Walk in all the way that the LORD your God has commanded you." The Hebrew verb הלך (halak), meaning "to walk," often conveys a similar sense of following or adhering to a path or example.

Usage: The term μιμητής is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who emulate the faith, conduct, or example of others, particularly in a spiritual or moral context. It is often used to encourage believers to follow the example of Christ or other faithful leaders.

Context: The Greek term μιμητής appears in the New Testament primarily in the Pauline Epistles, where it is used to exhort believers to imitate the virtues and faithfulness of Christ and the apostles. This concept of imitation is not merely external mimicry but involves a deep, transformative emulation of character and conduct.

In 1 Corinthians 4:16, Paul urges the Corinthian believers, "Therefore I urge you to imitate me." Here, Paul sets himself as an example of Christian living, encouraging the church to follow his lead as he follows Christ. Similarly, in 1 Corinthians 11:1, he states, "Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ," highlighting the ultimate goal of imitating Christ Himself.

Ephesians 5:1 further expands on this idea: "Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children." This verse calls believers to emulate God's character, particularly His love and holiness, as a reflection of their identity as His children.

In 1 Thessalonians 1:6, Paul commends the Thessalonian church: "And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering." This passage illustrates how imitation of faith and perseverance can occur even amidst trials, serving as a testament to the transformative power of the Gospel.

The concept of μιμητής underscores the importance of role models in the Christian faith, encouraging believers to look to those who exemplify Christ-like virtues and to strive to embody these qualities in their own lives.

Forms and Transliterations

μιμηται μιμηταί μιμηταὶ mimetai mimetaí mimetaì mimētai mimētaí mimētaì

Englishman's Concordance

1 Corinthians 4:16 N-NMP
GRK: 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
GRK: μιμηταί μου γίνεσθε
NAS: Be imitators of me, just as I also
KJV: Be ye followers of me, even as
INT: Imitators of me be

Ephesians 5:1 N-NMP
GRK: γίνεσθε οὖν μιμηταὶ τοῦ θεοῦ
NAS: Therefore be imitators of God,
KJV: ye therefore followers of God, as
INT: Be you therefore imitators of God

1 Thessalonians 1:6 N-NMP
GRK: καὶ ὑμεῖς μιμηταὶ ἡμῶν ἐγενήθητε
NAS: became imitators of us and of the Lord,
KJV: ye became followers of us, and
INT: and you imitators of us became

1 Thessalonians 2:14 N-NMP
GRK: ὑμεῖς γὰρ μιμηταὶ ἐγενήθητε ἀδελφοί
NAS: became imitators of the churches
KJV: became followers of the churches
INT: you indeed imitators became brothers

Hebrews 6:12 N-NMP
GRK: νωθροὶ γένησθε μιμηταὶ δὲ τῶν
NAS: that you will not be sluggish, but imitators of those
KJV: but followers of them who through
INT: sluggish you be imitators however of those who

Strong's Greek 3402
6 Occurrences

μιμηταί — 6 Occ.