The meaning of “μνημονεύω”
Understanding mnēmoneúō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
make mention; be mindful, remember. - to exercise memory, i.e. recollect - by implication, to punish - also to rehearse
μνημονεύω
make mention; be mindful, remember. - to exercise memory, i.e. recollect - by implication, to punish - also to rehearse
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 16:9 | “Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?” Word: μνημονεύω (mnēmoneúō) | |
| Luke 17:32 | “Remember Lot’s wife.” Word: μνημονεύω (mnēmoneúō) | |
| Acts 20:35 | “I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Word: μνημονεύω (mnēmoneúō) | |
| Ephesians 2:11 | “Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;” Word: μνημονεύω (mnēmoneúō) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 2:9 | “For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.” Word: μνημονεύω (mnēmoneúō) |