μέλλω

mellōVerbG3195

to ensue

From: a strengthened form of G3199 (μέλω) (through the idea of expectation);

Short Definition

to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, possibility, or hesitation)

Full Lexicon Entry

to be about to be or do
1.with inf.
aof intending or being about to do of one's own free will
bof compulsion, necessity or certainty
2.Ptcp., ὁ μέλλων
LXX Usage: (עָתִיד) (אַחֲרוֹן); elsewhere for fut., and frequently in Wi, II, 4Mac

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

108 times

Appears 108 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
34
Luke
12
Revelation
12
John
11
Matthew
10

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 3:22
  • Acts 21:37
  • Acts 5:35
  • John 6:15
  • Matthew 2:13

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