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Strong's G3118 μακροχρόνιος (makrochronios)

Makrochronios means “live long” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3118 — yom (“time”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G3118
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 3

Strong's G3118 Quick Answer

Strong's G3118 μακροχρόνιος (makrochronios) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. makrochronios (mak-rokh-ron'-ee-os) adj. 1. long-timed, i.e. long-lived [from G3117 and G5550] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include live. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
makrochronios (mak-rokh-ron'-ee-os) adj. 1. long-timed, i.e. long-lived [from G3117 and G5550]
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
live

Meaning and Definition

makrochronios (mak-rokh-ron'-ee-os) adj. 1. long-timed, i.e. long-lived [from G3117 and G5550] KJV: live long Root(s): G3117, G5550

Original Word
μακροχρόνιος
Transliteration
makrochronios
Derivation
Root: χρόνος R1: 3117 R2: 5550
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3118. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

long-lived

Usage: μακρο-χρόνιος, -ον (μακρός, χρόνος), [in LXX. μ. γίγνεσθαι, εἶναι (יוֹם אָרַךְ), Exo.20:12, Deu.4:40 5:16 17:20 * ;] of long duration, longlived: Eph.6:3 (LXX).† (AS)

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How Strong's G3118 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render makrochronios, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

live Ephesians 6:3

How Strong's G3118 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 2 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G3118 (μακροχρόνιος) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3118 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G3118 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Ephesians 6:3 KJV

That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.

Strong's G3118 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Exodus 20:12 Septuagint / Brenton

Honor thy father and thy mother, that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest live long on the good land, which the Lord thy God gives to thee.

Deuteronomy 5:16 Septuagint / Brenton

Honor thy father and thy mother, as the Lord thy God commanded thee; that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest live long upon the land, which the Lord thy God gives thee.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3118.

Exodus 20:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Honor thy father and thy mother, that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest live long on the good land, which the Lord thy God gives to thee.
Deuteronomy 5:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Honor thy father and thy mother, as the Lord thy God commanded thee; that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest live long upon the land, which the Lord thy God gives thee.
Ephesians 6:3 New Testament, KJV
That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3118, grouped by book.

Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Exodus 20:12
Deuteronomy 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Deuteronomy 5:16
Ephesians 1 usage, New Testament
Ephesians 6:3

Strong's G3118 FAQ

What does makrochronios (μακροχρόνιος) mean?

Makrochronios (Strong's G3118) is a Greek word most simply glossed "live long". makrochronios (mak-rokh-ron'-ee-os) adj. 1. long-timed, i.e. long-lived [from G3117 and G5550]

How many times is makrochronios (μακροχρόνιος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G3118 across 3 books.

Where can I study makrochronios (μακροχρόνιος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3118 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate makrochronios (μακροχρόνιος)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as live. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G3118 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G3118, with linked reader references where each row is available.