μακρός
makrós
G3117 attributive adjective
SILEX Entry
Definition
Having great spatial extension (long, distant) or temporal extension (prolonged, lengthy). In different contexts, μακρός can refer to something that is physically extended in length, far away in distance, or an event or period characterized by extended duration.
Semantic Range
long (of space), distant (of place), far away, lengthy (of time or process), prolonged, extended in duration
Root / Etymology
From the root μῆκος (mēkos, "length"). μακρός is an adjective describing magnitude in either space or time. Related to Latin 'macer' and English 'macro-' (from Greek).
Historical & Contextual Notes
In Classical Greek, μακρός is used broadly for anything long or extended, whether a physical object (e.g., a long road, tall person) or a period (e.g., a long time, prolonged speech). In Koine and New Testament Greek, the word retains this general descriptive function. In the Septuagint, it often describes periods (‘long days’) or distances. It does not typically carry metaphorical or moral valuation. English translations may render μακρός as 'long,' 'far,' or 'distant' depending on context, but these sometimes miss the range encompassing both physical and temporal extension. There is some overlap with terms like πολύς (much, many), but μακρός is more strictly about extension rather than quantity. Standard translations ('long,' 'far') capture the primary sense, but readers should note the possible application to either space or time.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from μῆκος; long (in place (distant) or time (neuter plural)):--far, long.
Root Family
μακρός (makros) — long, distant, extended
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3117-01 |
μακράν | makran | ADJ.A ACC F SG |
far | far away | far away | 2 |
Occurrences in Scripture
2 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3117-01 |
Luke 15:13 | μακράν | makran | ADJ.A ACC F SG |
far | far away | far away |
G3117-01 |
Luke 19:12 | μακρὰν | makran | ADJ.A ACC F SG |
far | far away | far away |