Greek Word Study
The meaning of “μύριοι”
Understanding mýrioi reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
plural of an apparently primary word (properly, meaning very many) ten thousand. - ten thousand - by extension, innumera...
G3463
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
μύριοι
Phoneticmoo'-ree-oi
Transliterationmýrioi
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
plural of an apparently primary word (properly, meaning very many) ten thousand. - ten thousand - by extension, innumerably many
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 18:24 | “And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.” Word: μύριοι (mýrioi) | |
| 1 Corinthians 4:15 | “For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.” Word: μύριοι (mýrioi) | |
| 1 Corinthians 14:19 | “Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.” Word: μύριοι (mýrioi) |