GreekG3308Noun (Feminine)

μέριμνα

merimna

6Occurrences
G3308Strong's #
Noun (Feminine)Part of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

solicitude

from G3307 (μερίζω) (through the idea of distraction);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
(in cl. chiefly poët.) care, anxiety: pl.
LXX: (יְהַב), al

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Noun (Feminine)

Morphology Code

G:N-F

Full Description

Greek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

μέριμνα appears 6 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Luke
2
1 Peter
1
2 Corinthians
1
Matthew
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

1 Peter 5:7BSB

Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

2 Corinthians 11:28BSB

Apart from these external trials, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches.

Luke 21:34BSB

But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.

Luke 8:14BSB

The seeds that fell among the thorns are those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life, and their fruit does not mature.

Matthew 13:22BSB

The seed sown among the thorns is the one who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

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