The meaning of “μέλι”
Understanding méli reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparently a primary word honey.
μέλι
apparently a primary word honey.
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 3:4 | “And the same John had his raiment of camel’s hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.” Word: μέλι (méli) | |
| Mark 1:6 | “And John was clothed with camel’s hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey;” Word: μέλι (méli) | |
| Revelation 10:9 | “And I went unto the angel, and said unto him, Give me the little book. And he said unto me, Take it, and eat it up; and it shall make thy belly bitter, but it shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey.” Word: μέλι (méli) | |
| Revelation 10:10 | “And I took the little book out of the angel’s hand, and ate it up; and it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my belly was bitter.” Word: μέλι (méli) |