μέλας (mélas) — Black
Greek word study: μέλας (mélas), Strong's G3189. black
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black
KJV translation words: black
Strong's G3189 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:36 and last appears in Revelation 6:12.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 3)
- Matthew 5:36 — μέλαιναν — black
- Revelation 6:5 — μέλας — black
- Revelation 6:12 — μέλας — black
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: G3188 μέλαν (mélan), G3435 μολύνω (molýnō).
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Frequently asked questions
What does mélas (G3189) mean?
Black.
How is G3189 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G3189 as: black.
How often does μέλας (mélas) appear?
Strong's G3189 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:36 and last appears in Revelation 6:12.
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