μακρός

Dictionary

μακρός, ά, όν

Greek transliteration

makros

Simplified transliteration

makros

Strong's number

3117

GK Number

3431

Frequency in New Testament

Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag

a-1a(1)

Gloss

lengthy, long; distant, far away

Definition

long;, of space, far, distant, remote, Lk. 15:13; 19:12; of time, of long duration, Mk. 12:40; Lk. 20:47*

Mark 12:40	They devour the property of widows and, as a show, offer up long (makra \| μακρά \| adverb) prayers. These men will receive a more severe judgment.”
Luke 15:13	Not many days later, the younger son gathered up everything and left for a journey to a distant (makran \| μακράν \| acc sg fem) country, and there he squandered his property by living recklessly.
Luke 19:12	So he said, “A certain noble went to a distant (makran \| μακράν \| acc sg fem) country to acquire royal power for himself and then to return.
Luke 20:47	who devour the houses of widows and for the sake of appearance make lengthy (makra \| μακρά \| adverb) prayers. These will receive the greater condemnation.”

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