μέσῳ
meso
the midst
from μετά; middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun):--among, X before them, between, + forth, mid(-day, -night), midst, way.
Luke 2:46 · Word #13
Lexicon G3319
| Lemma | μέσος |
| Transliteration | mésos |
| Strong's | G3319 |
| In-context | the midst |
| Literal | middle-among |
Morphology ADJ.S DAT N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μέσος |
| Strong's | G3319 |
SIBI-P1 G3319-02
in the middle
| Root | μέσος (mesos) |
| Core Meanings | middle, midst, central point, intermediate space, among |
| Semantic Range | middle point, center, midst, among, between, in the interior, mid-time (e.g., midday, midnight) |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical narrative and discourse, μέσος language often emphasizes centrality—whether spatial (standing in the midst of a group), relational (among a people), or symbolic (the central place of authority, judgment, or revelation). It can highlight visibility, prominence, or shared presence within a community. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,NS,,,,DNS — noun used substantivally; dative neuter singular. The dative commonly expresses location (“in/at”), sphere, or association. |
| Rendering Rationale | The lemma μέσος denotes what is in the middle or central position. The form μέσῳ is dative neuter singular, functioning substantivally (“the middle”) and typically expressing location. Rendering it as “in the middle” preserves both the core spatial sense and the dative case indicating position within or among. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root μέσος (middle, midst, central point, intermediate space, among)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G3319-01 |
meses | of the middle (feminine singular) |
G3319-04 |
mesos | the middle one |
G3319-05 |
mesou | of the midst |
Word Usage (59 occurrences of G3319)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:16 | μέσῳ | meso | |
| Matthew 13:25 | μέσον | meson | |
| Matthew 13:49 | μέσου | mesou |