Greek Word Study
The meaning of “μέλας”
Understanding mélas reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
apparently a primary word black.
G3189
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
μέλας
Phoneticmel'-as
Transliterationmélas
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
apparently a primary word black.
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 5:36 | “Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.” Word: μέλας (mélas) | |
| Revelation 6:5 | “And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.” Word: μέλας (mélas) | |
| Revelation 6:12 | “And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;” Word: μέλας (mélas) |