μέλω
melō
“to concern”
Definition
to be of interest to, i.e. to concern (only third person singular present indicative used impersonally, it matters)
a primary verb;
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Verb
G:V
Greek Verb
Occurrences
μέλω appears 10 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you—but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity.
Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
The man runs away because he is a hired servant and is unconcerned for the sheep.
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!”
“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?”
Lexicon data from STEPBible.org (Tyndale House, Cambridge) under CC BY 4.0 license.