Transliteration: melas · adjective
| Meaning | black |
|---|---|
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Frequency | 3x in the New Testament |
| Key inflected forms | μέλαιναν, μέλας |
| Example verses | Matt 5:36 · Rev 6:5 · Rev 6:12 |
μέλας (melas) is a adjective that occurs 3 times in the Greek New Testament (Koine). It means “black” and first appears in Matt 5:36.
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