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μέλας G3189

G3189 is the Greek word μέλας, transliterated mélas. The King James Version most often renders it black.

Word: μέλαςTransliteration: mélasLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

black.

Where it comes from

apparently a primary word.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

black 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: black.

Verses using μέλας

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Revelation 6:5 · KJV

And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.

Revelation 6:12 · KJV

And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;

Common questions

What does Strong's G3189 mean?

G3189 is the Greek word μέλας (mélas), meaning black.

How is G3189 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it black (2 times).

How many times does G3189 appear in the Bible?

μέλας (mélas) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3189 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently a primary word.

Nearby entries

G3186 · μειζότερος — still larger (figuratively)G3187 · μείζων — larger (literally or figuratively…G3188 · μέλαν — ink G3190 · Μελεᾶς — Meleas, an Israelite G3191 · μελετάω — to take care of, i.e. (by implication)…G3192 · μέλι — honey

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