Strong's Lexicon
mesotoichon: Middle wall, dividing wall
Original Word:μεσότοιχον
Part of Speech:Noun, Neuter
Transliteration:mesotoichon
Pronunciation:meh-SO-toi-khon
Phonetic Spelling:(mes-ot'-oy-khon)
Definition:Middle wall, dividing wall
Meaning:a middle wall, partition wall, barrier.
Word Origin:From μέσος (mesos, meaning "middle") and τοῖχος (toichos, meaning "wall")
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "mesotoichon," the concept of a dividing wall can be related to the Hebrew word חוֹמָה (chomah, Strong's H2346), meaning "wall."
Usage:The term "mesotoichon" refers to a partition or barrier, specifically a dividing wall. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the separation between Jews and Gentiles, which was abolished through the work of Christ.
Cultural and Historical Background:In the context of the first-century Jewish temple, a literal wall separated the Court of the Gentiles from the inner courts where only Jews could enter. This physical barrier symbolized the deep-seated division between Jews and Gentiles. Theologically, this division extended to the spiritual realm, where the Law and its ordinances acted as a barrier to Gentiles becoming part of God's covenant people. The concept of a "dividing wall" would have been a powerful image for early Christians, illustrating the reconciliation and unity brought about by Jesus.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originfrom
mesos and
toichosDefinitiona middle wall
NASB Translationdividing wall (1).
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3320: μεσότοιχονμεσότοιχον,
μεσοτοιχου,
τό (
μέσος, and
τοῖχος the wall of a house),
a partition-wall:
τόμεσότοιχοντοῦφραγμοῦ (i. e.
τόνφραγμόντόνμεσότοιχονὄντα (
A. V.the middle wall of partition;
Winer's Grammar, § 59, 8 a.)),
Ephesians 2:14. (Only once besides, and that too in the masculine:
τόντῆςἡονηςκαίἀρετῆςμεσότοιχον,
Eratosthenes quoted in
Athen. 7, p. 281 d.)
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
a middle wall, dividing wallFrommesos andtoichos; a partition (figuratively) -- middle wall.
see GREEKmesos
see GREEKtoichos
Forms and Transliterations
μεσοτοιχον μεσότοιχον mesotoichon mesótoichonLinks
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