Strong's G3189 · Greek
μέλας
mélas
Definition
black
KJV: black
Root / derivation: apparently a primary word;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered μέλας across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew1 verse
Revelation2 verses
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 6:12And 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;
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3189 (mélas) mean?
black
How many times does G3189 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3189 (μέλας) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “black.”
How is mélas translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3189 is rendered as “black” (3×).
Where does the Greek word μέλας come from?
apparently a primary word;