μερισμόςmerismós
a separation or distribution
Greek (New Testament) · G3311
Meanings
1. a dividing, division: ψυχῆς κ. πνεύματος, Hebrews 4:12.
2. a distribution, bestowal (cf. μερίζω, 2); plural, Hebrews 2:4.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 2 times in the Bible.
- Hebrews 2:4 And God confirmed the message by giving signs and wonders and various miracles and gifts of the Holy Spirit whenever he chose.
- Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.