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μέλλω G3195
G3195 is the Greek word μέλλω, transliterated méllō. The King James Version most often renders it should.
What it means
to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, possibility, or hesitation).
Where it comes from
a strengthened form of G3199 (μέλω) (through the idea of expectation).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 74 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: about, after that, be (almost), (that which is, things, + which was for) to come, intend, was to (be), mean, mind, be at the point, (be) ready, + return, shall (begin), (which, that) should (after, afterwards, hereafter) tarry, which was for, will, would, be yet.
Verses using μέλλω
The first 40 of 98 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 2:13 · KJV
And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.
Matthew 11:14 · KJV
And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.
Matthew 16:27 · KJV
For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.
Matthew 17:12 · KJV
But I say unto you, That Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them.
Matthew 17:22 · KJV
And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men:
Matthew 20:22 · KJV
But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.
Matthew 24:6 · KJV
And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
Mark 10:32 · KJV
And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him,
Mark 13:4 · KJV
Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled?
Luke 7:2 · KJV
And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.
Luke 9:31 · KJV
Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.
Luke 9:44 · KJV
Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.
Luke 10:1 · KJV
After these things the LORD appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.
Luke 13:9 · KJV
And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
Luke 19:4 · KJV
And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.
Luke 19:11 · KJV
And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.
Luke 21:7 · KJV
And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass?
Luke 21:36 · KJV
Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
Luke 22:23 · KJV
And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.
Luke 24:21 · KJV
But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done.
John 4:47 · KJV
When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death.
John 6:6 · KJV
And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do.
John 6:15 · KJV
When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.
John 6:71 · KJV
He spake of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve.
John 7:35 · KJV
Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will he go, that we shall not find him? will he go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles?
John 7:39 · KJV
(But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)
John 11:51 · KJV
And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation;
John 12:4 · KJV
Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, which should betray him,
John 12:33 · KJV
This he said, signifying what death he should die.
John 14:22 · KJV
Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?
John 18:32 · KJV
That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die.
Acts 3:3 · KJV
Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms.
Acts 5:35 · KJV
And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men.
Acts 11:28 · KJV
And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.
Acts 12:6 · KJV
And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison.
Acts 13:34 · KJV
And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David.
Acts 16:27 · KJV
And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled.
Acts 17:31 · KJV
Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.
Acts 18:14 · KJV
And when Paul was now about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, O ye Jews, reason would that I should bear with you:
Acts 19:27 · KJV
So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought; but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worshippeth.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3195 mean?
G3195 is the Greek word μέλλω (méllō), meaning to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, possibility, or hesitation).
How is G3195 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it should (19 times), shall (17 times), be (7 times), would (7 times), come (6 times), among others.
How many times does G3195 appear in the Bible?
μέλλω (méllō) is tagged in 98 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3195 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a strengthened form of G3199 (μέλω) (through the idea of expectation).
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