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μέλαν G3188

G3188 is the Greek word μέλαν, transliterated mélan. The King James Version most often renders it ink.

Word: μέλανTransliteration: mélanLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

ink.

Where it comes from

neuter of G3189 (μέλας) as noun.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

ink 3×

Strong's own list of renderings: ink.

Verses using μέλαν

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

2 Corinthians 3:3 · KJV

Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.

2 John 1:12 · KJV

Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.

3 John 1:13 · KJV

I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:

Common questions

What does Strong's G3188 mean?

G3188 is the Greek word μέλαν (mélan), meaning ink.

How is G3188 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it ink (3 times).

How many times does G3188 appear in the Bible?

μέλαν (mélan) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3188 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter of G3189 (μέλας) as noun.

Nearby entries

G3185 · μεῖζον — (adverbially) in greater degree G3186 · μειζότερος — still larger (figuratively)G3187 · μείζων — larger (literally or figuratively…G3189 · μέλας — black G3190 · Μελεᾶς — Meleas, an Israelite G3191 · μελετάω — to take care of, i.e. (by implication)…

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