methermeneuo introduces an explanation of a name, title, place, or spoken words in another expression.

The attested use introduces explanatory equivalents for names, titles, place names, and spoken expressions: a name is explained in Acts 13:8 and Acts 4:36, while John 1:38, Mark 15:34, Mark 5:41, and Matthew 1:23 attach explanations to a title, cry, saying, or name.

1. Introducing an explanatory equivalent · dominant

   The present passive participle occurs in parenthetical explanations: in John 1:38 the APB renders the clause "Rabbi (which means teacher)," and in John 1:41 it similarly explains "the Messiah." In Mark 15:22 and Mark 15:34, it accompanies explanations of Golgotha and Jesus' cry; the APB renders these clauses "which is interpreted Skull Place" and "which is translated." Acts 13:8 has the present passive indicative in the statement that Elymas' name is what it means, while Acts 4:36 explains Barnabas with "which means son of encouragement."

   Acts 13:8Acts 4:36John 1:38John 1:41Mark 15:22Mark 15:34

In the Anselm Project Bible: Across these verses, the APB uses "which means," "which is interpreted," and "which is translated" for explanatory clauses. These phrases show the clauses' presentation rather than a fixed English equivalent for the term.