μέλας

melasAdjectiveG3189

black

From: apparently a primary word;

Short Definition

black

Full Lexicon Entry

μέλας, -αινα, -*αν *genitive, -ανος, -αίνης, -ανος, black: opposite to λευκός; neut., τὸ μ., ink .
LXX Usage: (שָׁחֹר), etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
2
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • Matthew 5:36
  • Revelation 6:5
  • Revelation 6:12

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