ΜΕΜΨΙΜΟΙΡΟΙ, μεμψιμοιροι
MEMPSIMOIROI, mempsimoiroi
Sounds Like: MEM-psi-MOI-roi
Translations: grumblers, faultfinders, discontented, complainers
From the root: ΜΕΜΨΙΜΟΙΡΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word describes someone who is discontented with their lot or destiny, constantly finding fault and complaining. It is a compound word derived from 'μέμψις' (mempsis), meaning 'blame' or 'complaint', and 'μοῖρα' (moira), meaning 'lot' or 'destiny'. Thus, it literally means 'blaming one's lot'. It is used to characterize individuals who are prone to grumbling and expressing dissatisfaction.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G3202 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
- Jude — 1:16
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