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μέριμνα G3308
G3308 is the Greek word μέριμνα, transliterated mérimna. The King James Version most often renders it care.
What it means
solicitude.
Where it comes from
from G3307 (μερίζω) (through the idea of distraction).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: care.
Verses using μέριμνα
All 6 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 13:22 · KJV
He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.
Mark 4:19 · KJV
And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.
Luke 8:14 · KJV
And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
Luke 21:34 · KJV
And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.
2 Corinthians 11:28 · KJV
Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches.
1 Peter 5:7 · KJV
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3308 mean?
G3308 is the Greek word μέριμνα (mérimna), meaning solicitude.
How is G3308 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it care (3 times), cares (3 times).
How many times does G3308 appear in the Bible?
μέριμνα (mérimna) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3308 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3307 (μερίζω) (through the idea of distraction).
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