μέσον
meson
midst
from μετά; middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun):--among, X before them, between, + forth, mid(-day, -night), midst, way.
Luke 4:35 · Word #19
Lexicon G3319
| Lemma | μέσος |
| Transliteration | mésos |
| Strong's | G3319 |
| In-context | midst |
| Literal | middle |
Morphology ADJ.S ACC N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μέσος |
| Strong's | G3319 |
SIBI-P1 G3319-03
the middle (place)
| Root | μέσος (mesos) |
| Core Meanings | middle, midst, center, between, intermediate |
| Semantic Range | the middle point, center, midst of a group, space between parties, central time (midday/midnight), intermediate state or position |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical usage, μέσον often marks the central space of action—whether spatially (in the midst of a crowd), relationally (between groups), or symbolically (God dwelling in the midst of His people). It can emphasize presence, confrontation, or covenantal nearness at the center of communal life. |
| Morphological Notes | Adjective used substantively; accusative neuter singular (ANS). Functions as a noun meaning “the middle” or “the midst,” typically as a direct object or object of a preposition. |
| Rendering Rationale | The neuter singular form μέσον functions substantively as “the middle” or “the midst.” The accusative singular (ANS) indicates it serves as the direct object or object of a preposition, so the rendering preserves its concrete sense as a specific central place or position. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
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 |