The meaning of “μέριμνα”
Understanding mérimna reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
care. - solicitude
μέριμνα
care. - solicitude
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:22 | “He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.” Word: μέριμνα (mérimna) | |
| Mark 4:19 | “And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.” Word: μέριμνα (mérimna) | |
| Luke 21:34 | “And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.” Word: μέριμνα (mérimna) | |
| 2 Corinthians 11:28 | “Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches.” Word: μέριμνα (mérimna) | |
| 1 Peter 5:7 | “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” Word: μέριμνα (mérimna) |