Greek Word Study
The meaning of “μέμφομαι”
Understanding mémphomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
middle voice of an apparently primary verb find fault. - to blame
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
μέμφομαι
Phoneticmem'-fom-ahee
Transliterationmémphomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
middle voice of an apparently primary verb find fault. - to blame
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 7:2 | “And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault.” Word: μέμφομαι (mémphomai) | |
| Romans 9:19 | “Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?” Word: μέμφομαι (mémphomai) | |
| Hebrews 8:8 | “For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah:” Word: μέμφομαι (mémphomai) |