Greek · G3353 · unreviewed

μέτοχος

Partaker

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μέτοχος G3353
Pronunciation métochos

What does μέτοχος (métochos) mean in the Bible?

μέτοχος (métochos) is a Greek word meaning "partaker". μέτοχος, -ον (μετέχω), [in LXX chiefly for חָבֵר ;] __1.

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Meaning

partaker
Extended definition

Sharing in something or someone through active participation, not mere spectation or inheritance

(μετέχω), [in LXX chiefly for חָבֵר ;]

1sharing in, partaking of: with genitive of thing(s), Heb.3:1 6:4 12:8; τ. Χριστοῦ, Heb.3:14.
2As subst., ὁ μ., a partner, associate: Luk.5:7, Heb.1:9" (LXX)
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Plural · Masculine Heb 3:14 · Heb 12:8
Dative · Plural · Masculine Luke 5:7
Accusative · Plural · Masculine Heb 1:9 · Heb 6:4
Vocative · Plural · Masculine Heb 3:1
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