Biblica Analytica
G3382 Greek

μηρός

mēros

thigh

Lexicon Entry

Definition
thigh
Transliteration
mēros
Strong's Number
G3382
Occurrences
1

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The 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
Strong's
G3382
Lemma
μηρός
Transliteration
mēros
Definition
thigh
Occurrences
1
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text