μέλι

méli

Number

G3192

Language

Greek

Original word

μέλι

Transliteration

méli

KJV occurrences

4 verses

Definition

honey

KJV: honey

Root / derivation: apparently a primary word;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered μέλι across 4 verses.

honey4×

Every occurrence (KJV)

4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse

Matthew 3:4

And the same John had his raiment of camel’s hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.

Mark1 verse

Mark 1:6

And John was clothed with camel’s hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey;

Revelation2 verses

Revelation 10:9

And I went unto the angel, and said unto him, Give me the little book. And he said unto me, Take it, and eat it up; and it shall make thy belly bitter, but it shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey.

Revelation 10:10

And I took the little book out of the angel’s hand, and ate it up; and it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my belly was bitter.

Topics that use this word

Book Sackcloth

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3192 (méli) mean?

honey

How many times does G3192 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3192 (μέλι) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “honey.”

How is méli translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3192 is rendered as “honey” (4×).

Where does the Greek word μέλι come from?

apparently a primary word;