Strong's Lexicon mesouranéma: Midheaven, midst of heaven Original Word: μεσουράνημα Word Origin: From the Greek words μέσος (mesos, meaning "middle") and οὐρανός (ouranos, meaning "heaven" or "sky"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "mesouranéma," the concept of the heavens or sky is often represented by the Hebrew word שָׁמַיִם (shamayim), which is used throughout the Old Testament to denote the sky or the abode of God. Usage: The term "mesouranéma" refers to the highest point in the sky, often translated as "midheaven" or "midst of heaven." It is used in the New Testament to describe a position in the sky where something is prominently visible to all, often associated with divine or angelic proclamations. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek cosmology, the sky was divided into different sections, with "midheaven" being the zenith or the highest point directly overhead. This concept was significant in both Greek and Jewish thought, as it represented a place of prominence and visibility. In biblical literature, the sky or heavens are often depicted as the realm of divine activity and revelation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom mesos and ouranos Definition the zenith, mid-heaven NASB Translation midheaven (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3321: μεσουράνημαμεσουράνημα, μεσουρανηματος, τό (from μεσουρανέω; the sun is said μεσουράνειν to be in mid-heaven, when it has reached the meridian), mid-heaven, the highest point in the heavens, which the sun occupies at noon. where what is done can be seen and heard by all: Revelation 8:13 (cf. Düsterdieck at the passage); Strong's Exhaustive Concordance midst of heaven. From a presumed compound of mesos and ouranos; mid-sky -- midst of heaven. see GREEK mesos see GREEK ouranos Forms and Transliterations μεσουρανηματι μεσουρανήματι mesouranemati mesouranēmati mesouranḗmatiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Revelation 8:13 N-DNSGRK: πετομένου ἐν μεσουρανήματι λέγοντος φωνῇ NAS: flying in midheaven, saying KJV: through the midst of heaven, saying INT: flying in mid-heaven saying with a voice Revelation 14:6 N-DNS Revelation 19:17 N-DNS |
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