Biblica Analytica
G3117 Greek

μακράν

makran

far

Lexicon Entry

Definition
far
Transliteration
makran
Strong's Number
G3117
Occurrences
4

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word "μακράν" (makran) is defined as "far." It is used four times in the Bible, indicating its relatively limited but specific application. The word's meaning is straightforward, conveying a sense of distance or remoteness. In terms of usage, "μακράν" is often used in conjunction with other words to specify the extent of the distance. Its range of usage is restricted to describing physical or metaphorical distances, but its significance lies in its ability to convey a sense of separation or detachment.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G3117
Lemma
μακράν
Transliteration
makran
Definition
far
Occurrences
4
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

4 total occurrences across the text