Greek · G3402 · unreviewed

μιμητής

An imitator

These lexicon entries are being actively developed. If you notice missing content, incorrect definitions, or have suggestions, we'd love to hear from you. Share a note on our Connect page and include a screenshot if helpful.

μιμητής G3402
Pronunciation mimētḗs

What does μιμητής (mimētḗs) mean in the Bible?

μιμητής (mimētḗs) is a Greek word meaning "an imitator". μιμητής, -οῦ, ὁ (μιμέομαι), in NT always (like the verb) in good sense, an imitator: 1Co.

Full entry for μιμητής (G3402) · Browse the biblical lexicon

Meaning

an imitator
Extended definition

Positive imitation of virtue or example; never pejorative in NT, always commendable modeling of character

(μιμέομαι), in NT always (like the verb) in good sense, an imitator: 1Co.4:16 11:1, Eph.5:1, 1Th.1:6 2:14, Heb.6:12.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Plural · Masculine 1 Cor 4:16 · 1 Cor 11:1 · Eph 5:1 · 1 Thess 1:6 · 1 Thess 2:14 · Heb 6:12
Biblical Occurrences
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.

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

Sources