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 timesAppears 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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