μηρός
mēros
thigh
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word "mēros" (G3382, Lemma: μηρός) refers to the thigh, as indicated by the short definition. The limited occurrences in the Bible (only 1) suggest that it was a word used in specific contexts rather than a common term. It is likely that "mēros" was used to describe physical strength and mobility, as the thigh is a key area for these aspects of the human body. The single occurrence in the Bible may provide insight into the culture and physical activities of ancient times. Given the sparse information available, it is not possible to determine the significance of "mēros" to a general audience without further context and analysis. However, its association with strength and mobility offers a potential starting point for exploring its role in biblical language and culture.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text