Greek · G3117 · unreviewed

μακρός

Long (in place (distant) or time (neuter plural))

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μακρός G3117
Pronunciation makrós

What does μακρός (makrós) mean in the Bible?

μακρός (makrós) is a Greek word meaning "long (in place (distant) or time (neuter plural))". μακρός, -ά, -όν [in LXX for אָרֹךְ, רָחוֹק and cognate forms, etc.

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Meaning

long (in place (distant) or time (neuter plural))
Extended definition

of space and time, long: μακρὰ προσεύχεσθαι, Mrk.12:40, Luk.20:47. of distance, far, far distant: χώρα, Luk.15:13 19:12.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Accusative · Singular · Feminine Matt 8:30 · Luke 15:13 · Luke 19:12 · John 21:8 · Acts 2:39 · Acts 17:27 · Acts 22:21 · Eph 2:13 · Eph 2:17
Accusative · Plural · Neuter Mark 12:40 · Luke 20:47
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