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 timesAppears 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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