μνημόσυνον
mnēmosunonmemorialHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · neuter3 occurrences3 books3 verses
Definition
μνημόσυνον, -ου, τό
(μνήμων, mindful), [in LXX frequently for זֵכֶר, זִכְרוֹן and cogn. forms ;]
a memorial: Matthew 26:13, Mark 14:9, Acts 10:4 (where cf. Leviticus 2:9, 16; 5:12, Num_5:28, Sir.45.16, al.).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as μνημόσυνον:
- זִכָּרוֹןzikh.ron“memorial”48%
- אַזְכָּרָהaz.ka.rah“memorial”26%
- זֵ֫כֶרze.kher“memorial”9%
- זָכַרza.khar“to remember”4%
- טַרְפְּלָיֵאtar.pe.lay“officials”4%
- סֵ֫פֶרse.pher“scroll: document”4%
- עָתִיקa.tiq“surpassing”4%
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Matthew 26:13μνημόσυνον · memory ofTruly I tell you, wherever this gospel is preached in all the world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.”
- Mark 14:9μνημόσυνον · memoryAnd truly I tell you, wherever the gospel is preached in all the world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.”
- Acts 10:4μνημόσυνον · a memorial [ offering ]Cornelius stared at him in fear and asked, “What is it, Lord?” The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have ascended as a memorial offering before God.