Definition
μέριμνα, -ης, ἡ
[in LXX: Psalm 55:22 (יְהַב), Job 11:18, Sir.30.24, al ;] (in cl. chiefly poët.)
care, anxiety: 1 Peter 5:7; pl., Luke 8:14; 21:34; with genitive obj., Matthew 13:22, Mark 4:19, 2 Corinthians 11:28.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as μέριμνα:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
6 total
- Matthew 13:22μέριμνα · worriesThe seed sown among the thorns is the one who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
- Mark 4:19μέριμναι · worries…but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth, and the desire for other things come in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
- Luke 8:14μεριμνῶν · [the] worriesThe seeds that fell among the thorns are those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life, and their fruit does not mature.
- Luke 21:34μερίμναις · [the] worriesBut watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.
- 2 Corinthians 11:28μέριμνα · concernApart from these external trials, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches.
- 1 Peter 5:7μέριμναν · anxietyCast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.