Strong's Lexicon makrothen: From afar, at a distance Original Word: μακρόθεν Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word μακρός (makros), meaning "long" or "far." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is רָחוֹק (rachoq), Strong's Hebrew 7350, which also means "far" or "distant." Usage: The adverb "makrothen" is used in the New Testament to describe physical or metaphorical distance. It often conveys the idea of being removed or separated from a particular scene or event. This term can imply both literal spatial distance and a figurative sense of being emotionally or spiritually distant. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, physical distance often equated to social or relational distance. Being "afar" could imply exclusion or separation from a community or event. In the context of the New Testament, this term can highlight the barriers between individuals, whether due to social status, religious purity laws, or personal circumstances. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom makros Definition from afar, afar NASB Translation away* (1), distance (11), far (1), great distance (1), some distance away (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3113: μακρόθενμακρόθεν (μακρός), adverb, especially of later Greek (Polybius, others; cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 93); the Sept. for מֵרָחוק, רָחוק, etc.; from afar, afar: Mark 8:3; Mark 11:13; Luke 18:13; Luke 22:54; Luke 23:49; with the preposition ἀπό prefixed (cf. Winers Grammar, 422 (393); § 65, 2; Buttmann, 70 (62)): Matthew 26:58 (here T omits; WH brackets ἀπό); Strong's Exhaustive Concordance afar off, from far. Adverb from makros; from a distance or afar -- afar off, from far. see GREEK makros Forms and Transliterations μακροθεν μακρόθεν makrothen makróthenLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 26:58 AdvGRK: αὐτῷ ἀπὸ μακρόθεν ἕως τῆς NAS: was following Him at a distance as far INT: him from afar even to the Matthew 27:55 Adv Mark 5:6 Adv Mark 8:3 Adv Mark 11:13 Adv Mark 14:54 Adv Mark 15:40 Adv Luke 16:23 Adv Luke 18:13 Adv Luke 22:54 Adv Luke 23:49 Adv Revelation 18:10 Adv Revelation 18:15 Adv Revelation 18:17 Adv |
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