The meaning of “μερίς”
Understanding merís reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of μέρος part (X -akers). - a portion, i.e. province, share or (abstractly) participation
μερίς
feminine of μέρος part (X -akers). - a portion, i.e. province, share or (abstractly) participation
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 10:42 | “But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. ” Word: μερίς (merís) | |
| Acts 8:21 | “Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.” Word: μερίς (merís) | |
| Acts 16:12 | “And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days.” Word: μερίς (merís) | |
| 2 Corinthians 6:15 | “And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?” Word: μερίς (merís) | |
| Colossians 1:12 | “Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:” Word: μερίς (merís) |