The meaning of “μεστός”
Understanding mestós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain derivation full. - replete (literally or figuratively)
μεστός
of uncertain derivation full. - replete (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 23:28 | “Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.” Word: μεστός (mestós) | |
| John 21:11 | “Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken.” Word: μεστός (mestós) | |
| Romans 15:14 | “And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.” Word: μεστός (mestós) | |
| James 3:17 | “But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.” Word: μεστός (mestós) | |
| 2 Peter 2:14 | “Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:” Word: μεστός (mestós) |