μέλος

melosNoun (Neuter)G3196

member

From: of uncertain affinity;

Short Definition

a limb or part of the body

Full Lexicon Entry

a member, limb of the body: pl. (as always in cl.), τὰ μ. : ff. Metaphorical, πόρνης; of Christians, μ. ἀλλήλων,; Χριστοῦ; σώματος Χριστοῦ.
LXX Usage: chiefly for נֵתַח

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

24 times

Appears 24 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
10
Romans
6
James
3
Ephesians
2
Matthew
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 12:12
  • 1 Corinthians 12:20
  • 1 Corinthians 12:27
  • Ephesians 5:30
  • Matthew 5:29

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