Merismós — G3311

Definition

masculine noun

a separation or distribution

1. a distribution
2. a separation

Usually translated as

dividing asunder, gift

Origin

from G3307

• merízō (G3307)

Occurrences

Merismós occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Hebrews (2)

• Hebrews 2:4 — God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts (μερισμοῖς) of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?
• Hebrews 4:12 — For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder (μερισμοῦ) of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.