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μνημονεύω

mnēmoneúō

G3421 verb

SILEX Entry

Definition

To remember, to keep in mind, to recall or call to mind something previously known or experienced. It may denote both an active process of recalling information or events, as well as ongoing mindfulness or remembrance. In some contexts, it can include the sense of making mention of something, whether in speech or writing, or purposefully bringing it up. The term may also figuratively extend to the concept of purposeful remembrance leading to action, such as commemorating, honoring, or at times, taking action on account of what is remembered (including punishment or reward, depending on context).

Semantic Range

to remember, to recall, to keep in mind, to think of, to make mention of, to commemorate, to be mindful of, to call to remembrance (sometimes with intent to act—e.g., to reward or to punish)

Root / Etymology

From μνήμη ('memory, remembrance'), itself from μιμνῄσκω ('to remind, to recall'). μνημονεύω is a denominative verb formed with the suffix -εύω indicating action relating to memory; its ultimate Indo-European root is *men- ('to think, remember').

Historical & Contextual Notes

μνημονεύω appears in classical, Hellenistic, and Koine Greek literature with the basic sense of 'to remember.' In the Septuagint, it frequently translates Hebrew roots such as זָכַר (zākar), carrying the cultural and liturgical weight of remembrance in Israelite and Judean tradition—not merely mental recall but an active, covenantal remembering that can prompt divine or human action. In the New Testament, μνημονεύω is often used for recalling people, events, or teachings, sometimes with the nuance of 'making mention' in prayer or speech. The term can also be contrasted with ἐπιλανθάνομαι ('to forget'), highlighting the volitional aspect of remembering. English translations such as 'remember,' 'be mindful,' or 'make mention of' generally cover the semantic scope, but may not capture the full connotation of active, purposeful remembrance present in ancient contexts. The meaning 'to punish' is secondary, arising contextually from the concept of remembering wrongdoing in order to exact justice; this is not an independent meaning of the verb, but a context-driven development, particularly in legal or divine-judicial settings.

Translation Consistency

primary "remember" 21 occurrences

"Remember" is the most common, natural English rendering across attested uses and fits the full SILEX range — active recall, ongoing mindfulness, calling something to mind, and commemorative remembrance (including acting on what is remembered). It is simple, idiomatic, and consistent for all forms of G3421.

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Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from a derivative of μνήμη; to exercise memory, i.e. recollect; by implication, to punish; also to rehearse:--make mention; be mindful, remember.

Root Family

μνημονεύω (mnēmoneuō) — to remember, to recall, to keep in mind, to call to mind

Root μνημ- to remember, to keep in mind, to call to mind

Word Forms

8 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G3421-05 μνημονεύετε mnemoneuete V PRS ACT IND 2P PL remember you are remembering remember 10
G3421-02 μνημόνευε mnemoneue V PRS ACT IMP 2P SG remember keep remembering keep remembering 3
G3421-07 μνημονεύοντες mnemoneuontes V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M PL remembering remembering ones remembering 2
G3421-01 ἐμνημόνευσεν emnemoneusen V AOR ACT IND 3P SG has remembered he/she remembered he remembered 2
G3421-03 μνημονεύει mnemoneuei V PRS ACT IND 3P SG remembers remembers remembers 1
G3421-08 μνημονεύουσιν mnemoneuousin V PRS ACT IND 3P PL they had been mindful of they remember they remember 1
G3421-04 μνημονεύειν mnemoneuein V PRS ACT INF to remember to keep remembering to keep remembering 1
G3421-06 μνημονεύωμεν mnemoneuomen V PRS ACT SUBJ 1P PL we should remember let us remember we should remember 1

Occurrences in Scripture

21 occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G3421-05 Matthew 16:9 μνημονεύετε mnemoneuete V PRS ACT IND 2P PL remember you are remembering you are remembering
G3421-05 Mark 8:18 μνημονεύετε mnemoneuete V PRS ACT IND 2P PL remember you are remembering you are remembering
G3421-05 Luke 17:32 μνημονεύετε mnemoneuete V PRS ACT IMP 2P PL Remember you are remembering remember
G3421-05 John 15:20 μνημονεύετε mnemoneuete V PRS ACT IMP 2P PL Remember you are remembering remember
G3421-05 John 16:4 μνημονεύητε mnemoneuete V PRS ACT SUBJ 2P PL you may remember you are remembering you might remember
G3421-03 John 16:21 μνημονεύει mnemoneuei V PRS ACT IND 3P SG remembers remembers remembers
G3421-07 Acts 20:31 μνημονεύοντες mnemoneuontes V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M PL remembering remembering ones remembering
G3421-04 Acts 20:35 μνημονεύειν mnemoneuein V PRS ACT INF to remember to keep remembering to keep remembering
G3421-06 Galatians 2:10 μνημονεύωμεν mnemoneuomen V PRS ACT SUBJ 1P PL we should remember let us remember we should remember
G3421-05 Ephesians 2:11 μνημονεύετε mnemoneuete V PRS ACT IMP 2P PL remember you are remembering remember
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