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μακρός G3117
G3117 is the Greek word μακρός, transliterated makrós. The King James Version most often renders it long.
What it means
long (in place (distant) or time (neuter plural)).
Where it comes from
from G3372 (μῆκος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: far, long.
Verses using μακρός
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 23:14 · KJV
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation.
Mark 12:40 · KJV
Which devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.
Luke 15:13 · KJV
And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.
Luke 19:12 · KJV
He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.
Luke 20:47 · KJV
Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3117 mean?
G3117 is the Greek word μακρός (makrós), meaning long (in place (distant) or time (neuter plural)).
How is G3117 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it long (3 times), far (2 times).
How many times does G3117 appear in the Bible?
μακρός (makrós) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3117 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3372 (μῆκος).
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