μέχρι

mechriPrepositionG3360

until

From: from G3372 (μῆκος);

Short Definition

as far as, i.e. up to a certain point (as a preposition, of extent (denoting the terminus, whereas G891 (ἄχρι) refers especially to the space of time or place intervening) or conjunction)

Full Lexicon Entry

and *μέχρις *(bef. vowels, Mk, Ga, ll. with; see Bl., § 5, 4)
1.as prep., with genitive, as far even to, until
aof place
bof time
withof measure or degree
2.As conjunct. (as long as), until

Grammar

Part of Speech Preposition

Morphology G:PREP

DescriptionGreek Preposition

Occurrences

18 times

Appears 18 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
4
Acts
2
Matthew
2
Philippians
2
Romans
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Timothy 6:14
  • Acts 20:7
  • Hebrews 12:4
  • Hebrews 9:10
  • Matthew 28:15

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