Greek Word Study
The meaning of “μῆκος”
Understanding mēkos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably akin to μέγας - length (literally or figuratively) length.
G3372
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
μῆκος
Phoneticmay'-kos
Transliterationmēkos
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably akin to μέγας - length (literally or figuratively) length.
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ephesians 3:18 | “May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;” Word: μῆκος (mēkos) | |
| Revelation 21:16 | “And the city lieth foursquare, and the length is as large as the breadth: and he measured the city with the reed, twelve thousand furlongs. The length and the breadth and the height of it are equal.” Word: μῆκος (mēkos) |