Strong's G3314 · Greek
μεσημβρία
mesēmbría
Definition
midday; by implication, the south
KJV: noon, south
Root / derivation: from G3319 (μέσος) and G2250 (ἡμέρα);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered μεσημβρία across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts2 verses
And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.
Acts 22:6And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3314 (mesēmbría) mean?
midday; by implication, the south
How many times does G3314 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3314 (μεσημβρία) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “noon.”
How is mesēmbría translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3314 is rendered as “noon” (1×), “south” (1×).
Where does the Greek word μεσημβρία come from?
from G3319 (μέσος) and G2250 (ἡμέρα);