μερίςmerís
a portion, i.e. province, share or (abstractly) participation
Greek (New Testament) · G3310
Meanings
1. (as in classical Greek) a part, portion: Luke 10:42, Acts 8:21, 2 Corinthians 6:15, Colossians 1:12.
2. In later Gk, as geographical term, a division, district: Acts 16:12.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 5 times in the Bible.
- Luke 10:42 There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.”
- Acts 8:21 You can have no part in this, for your heart is not right with God.
- Acts 16:12 From there we reached Philippi, a major city of that district of Macedonia and a Roman colony. And we stayed there several days.
- 2 Corinthians 6:15 What harmony can there be between Christ and the devil? How can a believer be a partner with an unbeliever?
- Colossians 1:12 always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.