Greek Word Study · Strong’s G3311
μερισμός
merismos · “division”
Used 2 times across 1 book
Definition
μερισμός, -οῦ, ὁ
(μερίζω), [in LXX for מַחְלְקָה, מַחֲלֹקֶת, Jos.11:23, Est.6:18 * ;]
1. a dividing, division: ψυχῆς κ. πνεύματος (i.e. between them or of the things themselves, see Westc., in l), Heb.4:12.
2. a distribution, bestowal (cf. μερίζω, 2); pl., Heb.2:4.†
(μερίζω), [in LXX for מַחְלְקָה, מַחֲלֹקֶת, Jos.11:23, Est.6:18 * ;]
1. a dividing, division: ψυχῆς κ. πνεύματος (i.e. between them or of the things themselves, see Westc., in l), Heb.4:12.
2. a distribution, bestowal (cf. μερίζω, 2); pl., Heb.2:4.†
Where it appears
Hebrews2
In the text
Hebrews 2:4God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?Hebrews 4:12For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
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