μακροχρόνιος
makrochrónios
G3118 predicate adjective
SILEX Entry
Definition
long-lived; having a long duration of life or existence. The term primarily denotes someone or something characterized by longevity or great age, especially in biographical or genealogical contexts.
Semantic Range
long-lived, aged, of prolonged duration, enduring for a long period, living to old age
Root / Etymology
From μακρός ('long, great in extent or duration') and χρόνος ('time, period'), forming an adjective that means 'of long duration' or 'long-lived.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
The term μακροχρόνιος is rare in extant Greek literature and does not appear in classical Greek prior to the Koine period. In New Testament and post-Septuagint usage, it describes persons who age to an advanced number of years, often in the context of blessings or divine reward (as in promises of long life). The idea of longevity was culturally significant as a sign of favor, particularly within Israelite and Judean scriptural traditions. English translations often render it as 'long-lived' or 'to live long,' but this English phrasing may obscure the neutral, descriptive tone of the Greek adjective. Its formation is straightforwardly descriptive, with no peculiar idiomatic sense in the Koine period. Comparable Greek terms for extended life or longevity include πολυχρόνιος, though μακροχρόνιος has a slightly more neutral connotation.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from μακρός and χρόνος; long-timed, i.e. long-lived:--live long.
Root Family
μακροχρόνιος (makrochronios) — long, duration, time, age
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3118-01 |
μακροχρόνιος | makrochronios | ADJ.P NOM M SG |
long-lived | long-lived | long-lived | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3118-01 |
Ephesians 6:3 | μακροχρόνιος | makrochronios | ADJ.P NOM M SG |
long-lived | long-lived | long-lived |