Strong's Lexicon méros: Part, portion, share, district Original Word: μέρος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root μείρομαι (meiromai), meaning "to receive one's portion." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H2506 (חֵלֶק, cheleq): Often translated as "portion" or "share," used in contexts such as inheritance or division of land. - H4490 (מָנָה, manah): Meaning "portion" or "allotment," used in similar contexts of division or allocation. Usage: The Greek word "μέρος" (méros) is used in the New Testament to denote a part or portion of something, whether it be a physical division, a share of an inheritance, or a metaphorical portion such as a role or responsibility. It can also refer to a geographical district or region. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "portion" or "share" was significant in various contexts, including inheritance rights, distribution of land, and social responsibilities. The idea of having a "part" in something was often tied to one's identity and status within a community. In Jewish culture, the division of land among the tribes of Israel and the allocation of priestly duties were also understood in terms of "portions." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition the thigh NASB Translation thigh (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3382: μηρόςμηρός, μηροῦ, ὁ, the thigh: Revelation 19:16. (From Homer down; the Sept. for יָרֵך.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance thigh. Perhaps a primary word; a thigh -- thigh. Forms and Transliterations μηροί μηροίς μηρον μηρόν μηρὸν μηρός μηρού μήρους μηρυκισμόν μηρυομένη μηρώ μηρών meron meròn mēron mērònLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |