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μεσονύκτιον G3317
G3317 is the Greek word μεσονύκτιον, transliterated mesonýktion. The King James Version most often renders it midnight.
What it means
midnight (especially as a watch).
Where it comes from
neuter of compound of G3319 (μέσος) and G3571 (νύξ).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: midnight.
Verses using μεσονύκτιον
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Mark 13:35 · KJV
Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning:
Luke 11:5 · KJV
And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves;
Acts 16:25 · KJV
And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3317 mean?
G3317 is the Greek word μεσονύκτιον (mesonýktion), meaning midnight (especially as a watch).
How is G3317 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it midnight (3 times).
How many times does G3317 appear in the Bible?
μεσονύκτιον (mesonýktion) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3317 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter of compound of G3319 (μέσος) and G3571 (νύξ).
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