Redirected from μεχρειϲ, replacing lunate sigma Ϲϲ with normal sigma Σσ/ς.
ΜΕΧΡΕΙΣ, μεχρεις
MECHREIS, mechreis
Sounds Like: MEKH-rice
Translations: until, up to, as far as, even to, unto
From the root: ΜΕΧΡΙ
Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition
Explanation: ΜΕΧΡΕΙΣ is an adverb and preposition meaning 'until', 'up to', or 'as far as'. It indicates a point in time or space that is reached or a limit. When used as a preposition, it typically takes the genitive case, indicating the extent or limit of an action or state. It can refer to a duration of time or a physical boundary.
Inflection: Does not inflect (variant form of ΜΕΧΡΙ/ΜΕΧΡΙΣ)
Strong’s number: G3360 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Shepherd of Hermas — 22:9
From the same root
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