μεσονύκτιον (mesonýktion) — Midnight

Greek word study: μεσονύκτιον (mesonýktion), Strong's G3317. midnight (especially as a watch)

GreekStrong's G3317
Quick definition
Greek word
μεσονύκτιον (mesonýktion)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

midnight (especially as a watch)

Word study
Derivation: neuter of compound of G3319 (μέσος) and G3571 (νύξ);

KJV translation words: midnight

Where this word appears

Strong's G3317 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 13:35 and last appears in Acts 20:7.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

at midnight ×2midnight ×2

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

μεσονυκτίου ×2μεσονύκτιον ×2

Books where it appears most

Acts ×2Mark ×1Luke ×1

Verses (all 4)

  • Mark 13:35 — μεσονύκτιον — at midnight
  • Luke 11:5 — μεσονυκτίου — at midnight
  • Acts 16:25 — μεσονύκτιον — midnight
  • Acts 20:7 — μεσονυκτίου — midnight

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3319 μέσος (mésos), G3571 νύξ (nýx).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does mesonýktion (G3317) mean?

Midnight (especially as a watch).

How is G3317 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3317 as: midnight.

How often does μεσονύκτιον (mesonýktion) appear?

Strong's G3317 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 13:35 and last appears in Acts 20:7.