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μερισμός

merismosdivisionHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · masculine2 occurrences1 book2 verses

Definition

μερισμός, -οῦ, ὁ

(μερίζω), [in LXX for מַחְלְקָה, מַחֲלֹקֶת, Joshua 11:23, Esther 6:18 * ;]

1. a dividing, division: ψυχῆς κ. πνεύματος (i.e. between them or of the things themselves, see Westc., in l), Hebrews 4:12.

2. a dis­tribution, bestowal (cf. μερίζω, 2); pl., Hebrews 2:4.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as μερισμός:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. Hebrews 2:4μερισμοῖς · distributed
    …and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will.
  2. Hebrews 4:12μερισμοῦ · dividing
    For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.