Strong’s G3360 · Greek
μέχρι
méchri
Definition
as far as, i.e. up to a certain point (as a preposition, of extent (denoting the terminus, whereas G891 (ἄχρι) refers especially to the space of time or place intervening) or conjunction)
Etymology
from G3372 (μῆκος);
Where the KJV renders it
- till
- (un-)to
- until
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