Greek Word Study
The meaning of “μεσημβρία”
Understanding mesēmbría reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
noon, south. - midday - by implication, the south
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
μεσημβρία
Phoneticmes-ame-bree'-ah
Transliterationmesēmbría
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
noon, south. - midday - by implication, the south
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 8:26 | “And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.” Word: μεσημβρία (mesēmbría) | |
| Acts 22:6 | “And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me.” Word: μεσημβρία (mesēmbría) |