The meaning of “μακρός”
Understanding makrós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
far, long. - long (in place (distant) or time (neuter plural))
μακρός
far, long. - long (in place (distant) or time (neuter plural))
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 23:14 | “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation.” Word: μακρός (makrós) | |
| Mark 12:40 | “Which devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.” Word: μακρός (makrós) | |
| Luke 15:13 | “And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.” Word: μακρός (makrós) | |
| Luke 19:12 | “He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.” Word: μακρός (makrós) | |
| Luke 20:47 | “Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation. ” Word: μακρός (makrós) |