GreekG3199Verb

μέλω

melō

10Occurrences
G3199Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

to be of interest to, i.e. to concern (only third person singular present indicative used impersonally, it matters)

a primary verb;

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
1.intrans., to be an object of care, be a care; commonly in third of person(s)
2.Trans., in act. and mid., to care for (not in LXX or NT).
LXX: (חֵפֶץ), *

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Verb

Morphology Code

G:V

Full Description

Greek Verb

Occurrences

μέλω appears 10 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

1 Corinthians
2
John
2
Mark
2
1 Peter
1
Acts
1
Luke
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

1 Corinthians 7:21BSB

Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you—but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity.

1 Peter 5:7BSB

Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

John 10:13BSB

The man runs away because he is a hired servant and is unconcerned for the sheep.

Luke 10:40BSB

But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!”

Mark 12:14BSB

“Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or not?”

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