Greek · G3391, G2588, G5590 · unreviewed

μία

One or first · heart · soul

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μία G3391 one or first

Pronunciation mía

Feminine form of εἷς emphasizing singularity or unity rather than numerical sequence or order

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καρδία G2588 heart

Pronunciation kardía

Seat of the whole inner person—thought, emotion, will, and moral condition, not mere feeling

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ψυχή G5590 soul

Pronunciation psychḗ

The animating life-principle that encompasses will, desires, and affections as the seat of personal identity

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What does μία (mía) mean in the Bible?

μία · καρδία · ψυχή is a Greek word meaning "one or first". :--a (certain), + agree, first, one, X other. This phrase captures the depth of relational and spiritual unity produced by the Spirit. This term runs through the canonical themes of Spirit.

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Meaning

one or first

Extended definition

Feminine form of εἷς emphasizing singularity or unity rather than mere numerical sequence

:--a (certain), + agree, first, one, X other.

Why This Word Matters

This phrase captures the depth of relational and spiritual unity produced by the Spirit. Acts 4:32-37

Canonical Themes

Spirit

Biblical Occurrences

Each occurrence shows the passage reference, the original language term as it appears in that context, its transliteration, and the contextual sense.

New Testament Witnesses

Acts 4:32-37 One Heart and Soul mía · kardía · psychḗ

A unified inner life and shared purpose.

Cross-Language Connections

Hebrew roots and equivalents that share conceptual or etymological ground with this Greek word.

נֶפֶשׁ nafsho H5315 Related Hebrew

properly, a breathing creature , i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality ; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)

רוּחַ rûaḥ H7307 Related Hebrew

wind ; by resemblance breath , i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation ; figuratively, life , anger , unsubstantiality ; by extension, a region of the sky ; by resemblance spirit , but only of a rational being (including its expression and functions)

חַי ḥay H2416 Related Hebrew

alive ; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong ; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing), whether literally or figuratively

Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

Acts 16 — The Gospel Enters Macedonia: Opened Hearts, Broken Chains, and Household Faith Acts 20 — Paul’s Farewell Charge to Shepherd the Church of God Acts 21 — Paul Goes to Jerusalem and Is Seized in the Temple Acts 27 — The Storm, the Shipwreck, and the Promise of God Acts 28 — Paul in Rome: The Kingdom Proclaimed Without Hindrance Colossians 2 — Fullness in Christ and Freedom from Christ-Plus Religion Colossians 3 — Raised with Christ: Putting Off the Old Life and Putting On the New Colossians 4 — Prayer, Wise Witness, Faithful Service, and Gospel Fellowship John 10 — The Good Shepherd, the Door, and the Son One with the Father John 12 — The Anointed King, the Lifted-Up Son of Man, and the Hour of Glory John 13 — The Servant-Lord, the Washed Disciples, and the New Command of Love John 14 — The Way, the Truth, and the Life, the Father Revealed in the Son, and the Promise of the Spirit John 15 — The True Vine, Abiding Fruitfulness, Christlike Love, and the World’s Hatred John 16 — The Spirit’s Convicting Witness, the Disciples’ Sorrow Turned to Joy, and Christ’s Victory over the World Luke 12 — Fear God, Confess Christ, Seek the Kingdom, and Be Ready Luke 16 — Faithful Stewardship, the Danger of Wealth, and the Finality of Judgment Luke 17 — Faithful Servants, Grateful Cleansing, and the Coming Kingdom Luke 24 — The Risen Christ Opens the Scriptures, Commissions Witnesses, and Ascends in Blessing Luke 6 — The Lord of the Sabbath Forms a Kingdom People Luke 9 — The Christ Revealed, the Cross Announced, and the Jerusalem Road Begun Mark 10 — The Way of the Servant King: Marriage, Children, Wealth, Cross, Ransom, and Sight Mark 12 — The Rejected Son, the Greatest Commandment, the Lord of David, and the Widow’s Offering Mark 3 — The Servant-King Confronted: Sabbath Mercy, Demonic Accusation, and the Family of God Mark 6 — Rejected Prophet, Sending Lord, Wilderness Shepherd, and Divine Son on the Sea Mark 7 — True Defilement and Boundary-Crossing Mercy Mark 8 — Seeing Jesus Clearly: Bread, Blindness, Confession, Cross, and Discipleship Matthew 10 — The Mission of the Twelve, Costly Witness, and Allegiance to Christ Matthew 11 — The Messiah Question, the Rejected Generation, and Rest for the Weary Matthew 12 — The Lord of the Sabbath, the Servant of the Lord, and the Crisis of Unbelief Matthew 13 — The Kingdom in Parables: Hearing, Hiddenness, Growth, Worth, and Judgment Matthew 15 — Tradition, the Heart, Gentile Faith, and the Compassionate Bread of the Messiah Matthew 16 — The Confession of the Christ, the Church Christ Builds, and the Cross-Shaped Way of Discipleship Matthew 18 — Kingdom Humility, Care for the Little Ones, Discipline, and Forgiveness in Christ’s Community Matthew 20 — The First-Last Kingdom, the Ransom-Giving Son of Man, and Mercy for the Blind Matthew 22 — The Wedding Banquet, the King’s Invitation, and the Messiah Who Is David’s Lord Matthew 5 — Kingdom Blessedness, Fulfilled Law, and Heart-Level Righteousness Matthew 6 — Hidden Righteousness, the Father’s Reward, and Seeking First the Kingdom Philippians 2 — The Mind of Christ and the Humility of Gospel Witness Philippians 4 — Rejoicing, Peace, Contentment, and Gospel Partnership in Christ Romans 10 — Christ the End of the Law and the Righteousness Received by Faith Romans 13 — Submission to Governing Authorities, Love as the Fulfillment of the Law, and Life in the Light of the Coming Day Romans 2 — God’s Righteous Judgment and the Exposure of Religious Presumption Romans 6 — Dead to Sin and Alive to God in Christ Jesus

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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