The meaning of “μέλος”
Understanding mélos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain affinity member. - a limb or part of the body
μέλος
of uncertain affinity member. - a limb or part of the body
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 5:30 | “And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.” Word: μέλος (mélos) | |
| Romans 7:23 | “But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.” Word: μέλος (mélos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 12:20 | “But now are they many members, yet but one body.” Word: μέλος (mélos) | |
| Ephesians 5:30 | “For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.” Word: μέλος (mélos) | |
| Colossians 3:5 | “Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:” Word: μέλος (mélos) |