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μέλω G3199
G3199 is the Greek word μέλω, transliterated mélō. The King James Version most often renders it carest.
What it means
to be of interest to, i.e. to concern (only third person singular present indicative used impersonally, it matters).
Where it comes from
a primary verb.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 13 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: (take) care.
Verses using μέλω
All 10 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 22:16 · KJV
And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.
Mark 4:38 · KJV
And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?
Mark 12:14 · KJV
And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?
Luke 10:40 · KJV
But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.
John 10:13 · KJV
The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.
John 12:6 · KJV
This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.
Acts 18:17 · KJV
Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things.
1 Corinthians 7:21 · KJV
Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.
1 Corinthians 9:9 · KJV
For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen?
1 Peter 5:7 · KJV
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3199 mean?
G3199 is the Greek word μέλω (mélō), meaning to be of interest to, i.e. to concern (only third person singular present indicative used impersonally, it matters).
How is G3199 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it carest (3 times), care (2 times), careth (2 times), cared (2 times), dost (1 time), among others.
How many times does G3199 appear in the Bible?
μέλω (mélō) is tagged in 10 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3199 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primary verb.
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