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Strong's G3373 μηκύνω (mekyno)

Mekyno means “grow up” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3373 — yare (“afraid”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G3373
Language Greek
Linked Usages 4
Books 3

Strong's G3373 Quick Answer

Strong's G3373 μηκύνω (mekuno) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. mekuno (may-koo'-no) v. 1. to lengthen 2. (middle voice) to enlarge It has 4 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include grow. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
mekuno (may-koo'-no) v. 1. to lengthen 2. (middle voice) to enlarge
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
grow

Meaning and Definition

mekuno (may-koo'-no) v. 1. to lengthen 2. (middle voice) to enlarge [from G3372] KJV: grow up Root(s): G3372

Original Word
μηκύνω
Transliteration
mekuno
Derivation
Root: μῆκος R1: 3372
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3373. 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)

to grow

Usage: μηκύνω (μῆκος), [in LXX: Isa.44:14 (גָּדַל pi.), Eze.12:25, 28 (מָשַׁךְ ni.) * ;] to lengthen, extend: of causing plants to grow, Isa, l.with; pass. (mid., Swete, in l), to grow: Mrk.4:27.† (AS)

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How Strong's G3373 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render mekuno, 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.

grow Mark 4:27

How Strong's G3373 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 3 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 G3373 (μηκύνω) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3373 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 G3373 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Mark 4:27 KJV

And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.

Strong's G3373 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Isaiah 44:14 Septuagint / Brenton

He cuts wood out of the forest, which the Lord planted, even a pine tree, and the rain made it grow,

Ezekiel 12:25 Septuagint / Brenton

For I the Lord will speak my words; I will speak and perform them, and will no more delay, for in your days, O provoking house, I will speak the word, and will perform it, saith the Lord.

Ezekiel 12:28 Septuagint / Brenton

Therefore say to them, Thus saith the Lord; Henceforth none of my words shall linger, which I shall speak: I will speak and do, saith the Lord.

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3373.

Isaiah 44:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
He cuts wood out of the forest, which the Lord planted, even a pine tree, and the rain made it grow,
Ezekiel 12:25 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For I the Lord will speak my words; I will speak and perform them, and will no more delay, for in your days, O provoking house, I will speak the word, and will perform it, saith the Lord.
Ezekiel 12:28 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Therefore say to them, Thus saith the Lord; Henceforth none of my words shall linger, which I shall speak: I will speak and do, saith the Lord.
Mark 4:27 New Testament, KJV
And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3373, grouped by book.

Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G3373 FAQ

What does mekyno (μηκύνω) mean?

Mekyno (Strong's G3373) is a Greek word most simply glossed "grow up". mekuno (may-koo'-no) v. 1. to lengthen 2. (middle voice) to enlarge

How many times is mekyno (μηκύνω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G3373 across 3 books.

Where can I study mekyno (μηκύνω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3373 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate mekyno (μηκύνω)?

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

Does Strong's G3373 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G3373, with linked reader references where each row is available.