G3189

μέλας 

Transliteration

melas;

Pronunciation

mel'-as

Parts of Speech

adj

Root Word (Etymology)

apparently a root word

Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: TDNT 4:549

KJV Translation Count — 3x

The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: black (3)

Outline of Biblical Usage

1. black
2. black ink
(g3190) Μελεα̑ς, — mel-eh-as'; of uncertain origin; Meleas, an Israelite: — Meleas.

Strong's Definitions

mel'-as; apparently a primary word; black: — black.

Concordance Results Using KJV

Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or G3189.

KJV

And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a G3189 horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.

KJV

And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became G3189 as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;

KJV

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