Greek Word Study · Strong’s G3308
μέριμνα
merimna · “concern”
Used 6 times across 5 books
Definition
μέριμνα, -ης, ἡ
[in LXX: Psa.55:22 (יְהַב), Job.11:18, Sir.30:24, al ;] (in cl. chiefly poët.)
care, anxiety: 1Pe.5:7; pl., Luk.8:14 21:34; with genitive obj., Mat.13:22, Mrk.4:19, 2Co.11:28.†
[in LXX: Psa.55:22 (יְהַב), Job.11:18, Sir.30:24, al ;] (in cl. chiefly poët.)
care, anxiety: 1Pe.5:7; pl., Luk.8:14 21:34; with genitive obj., Mat.13:22, Mrk.4:19, 2Co.11:28.†
Where it appears
Matthew1
Mark1
Luke2
2 Corinthians1
1 Peter1
In the text
Matthew 13:22He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.Mark 4:19And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.Luke 8:14And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.Luke 21:34And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.2 Corinthians 11:28Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches.1 Peter 5:7Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
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