Lexicon :: Strong's G3308 - merimna

μέριμνα

Transliteration

merimna (Key)

Pronunciation

mer'-im-nah

Part of Speech

feminine noun

Root Word (Etymology)

From μερίζω (G3307) (through the idea of distraction)

Greek Inflections of μέριμνα [?]

mGNT
6x in 5 unique form(s) TR
6x in 5 unique form(s) LXX
3x in 3 unique form(s)

μέριμνα — 2x

μέριμναι — 1x

μερίμναις — 1x

μέριμναν — 1x

μεριμνῶν — 1x

μέριμνα — 2x

μέριμναι — 1x

μερίμναις — 1x

μέριμναν — 1x

μεριμνῶν — 1x

μέριμνα — 1x

μέριμνάν — 1x

μερίμνης — 1x

Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 4:589,584

Strong's Info

Strong’s Definitions

μέριμνα mérimna, mer'-im-nah; from G3307 (through the idea of distraction); solicitude:—care.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 6x

The KJV translates Strong's G3308 in the following manner: care (6x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 6x

The KJV translates Strong's G3308 in the following manner: care (6x).

Outline of Biblical Usage [?]

care, anxiety

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)

μέριμνα mérimna, mer'-im-nah; from G3307 (through the idea of distraction); solicitude:—care.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon [?] (Jump to Scripture Index)

STRONGS G3308:

μέριμνα, μεριμνᾷς, ἡ (from μερίζω, μερίζομαι, to be drawn in different directions, cf. (English 'distraction' and 'curae quae meum animum divorse trahunt) Terence, Andr. 1, 5, 25; Vergil Aen. 4, 285f; (but according to others derived from a root meaning to be thoughtful, and akin to μάρτυς, memor, etc.; cf. Vanicek, p. 1201; Curtius, § 466; Fick 4:283; see μάρτυς)), care, anxiety: 1 Peter 5:7 (from Psalm 54:23 (Ps. 55:22)); Luke 8:14; Luke 21:34; with the genitive of the object, care to be taken of, care for a thing, 2 Corinthians 11:28; τοῦ αἰῶνος (τούτου), anxiety about things pertaining to this earthly life, Matthew 13:22; Mark 4:19. ((Homer h. Merc.), Hesiod, Pindar, others)

BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Psalms: 55:23
Matthew: 13:22
Mark: 4:19
Luke: 8:14; 21:34
2 Corinthians: 11:28
1 Peter: 5:7

Concordance Results Shown Using the KJV

Strong's Number G3308 matches the Greek μέριμνα (merimna),
which occurs 6 times in 6 verses in the TR Greek.

View OT results in the LXX Greek concordance

View NT results in the MGNT Greek concordance

Mat 13:22

Mat 13:22 - He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care^G3308 of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.

Mar 4:19

Mar 4:19 - And the cares^G3308 of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.

Luk 8:14

Luk 8:14 - And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares^G3308 and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.

Luk 21:34

Luk 21:34 - And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares^G3308 of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.

2Co 11:28

2Co 11:28 - Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care^G3308 of all the churches.

1Pe 5:7

1Pe 5:7 - Casting all your care^G3308 upon him; for he careth for you.