### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Greek word **mimnḗskō**, represented by `{{G3403}}`, means to recall to mind, to be mindful, or to remember. It is a prolonged form of μνάομαι and appears **2 times** across **2 unique verses** in the Bible. The term conveys an active state of remembrance, not merely a passive recollection of a past event.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
In its biblical applications, `{{G3403}}` is used in two distinct but related ways. In [[Hebrews 2:6]], it is part of a quotation that questions the status of humanity, asking, "What is man, that thou art **mindful** of him?" Here, God's remembrance is presented as a profound act of attention and care. The second usage, in [[Hebrews 13:3]], is an ethical command to believers: "**Remember** them that are in bonds, as bound with them," which calls for an active empathy and solidarity with those who are suffering.
### Related Words & Concepts
Two related words appear in the same context as `{{G3403}}`, adding depth to its meaning:
* `{{G1263}}` **diamartýromai** (to attest or protest earnestly, or (by implication) hortatively:--charge, testify (unto), witness): This word sets the stage in [[Hebrews 2:6]], where a testimony is given about God being **mindful** of man.
* `{{G1980}}` **episképtomai** (to inspect, i.e. (by implication) to select; by extension, to go to see, relieve:--look out, visit): Used in direct parallel to `{{G3403}}` in [[Hebrews 2:6]] ("thou art mindful of him...thou visitest him"), this word connects the act of remembering with the action of visiting or providing relief.
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{G3403}}` centers on the nature of active remembrance, both divine and human.
* **Divine Mindfulness:** God's act of being "mindful" of humanity is not passive but is linked directly to His "visitation" and care [[Hebrews 2:6]]. This remembrance establishes humanity's value and position in relation to God.
* **Ethical Remembrance:** For believers, to "remember" is a moral imperative that requires empathy and action. The command to remember those in bonds "as bound with them" transforms memory into a form of compassionate solidarity [[Hebrews 13:3]].
### Summary
In summary, `{{G3403}}` moves beyond simple recollection to describe a profound and active state of mind. Whether referring to God's attentive care for humanity or the believer's duty to show solidarity with the suffering, **mimnḗskō** illustrates that true remembrance is fundamentally connected to action, visitation, and care.
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