μέλω

melōVerbG3199

to concern

From: a primary verb;

Short Definition

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

Full Lexicon Entry

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 Usage: (חֵפֶץ), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

10 times

Appears 10 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
2
John
2
Mark
2
1 Peter
1
Acts
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 7:21
  • 1 Peter 5:7
  • John 10:13
  • Luke 10:40
  • Mark 12:14

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