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.

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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Ephesians
Book Distribution

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