/Greek/G3199

Strong's G3199 · Greek

μέλω

mélō

Number

G3199

Language

Greek

Original word

μέλω

Transliteration

mélō

KJV occurrences

9 verses

Definition

to be of interest to, i.e. to concern (only third person singular present indicative used impersonally, it matters)

KJV: (take) care

Root / derivation: a primary verb;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered μέλω across 9 verses.

care3×

cared2×

carest2×

careth2×

dost1×

Doth1×

it1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew1 verse

Matthew 22:16

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.

Mark1 verse

Mark 4:38

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?

Luke1 verse

Luke 10:40

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.

John2 verses

John 10:13

The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.

John 12:6

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.

Acts1 verse

Acts 18:17

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 Corinthians2 verses

1 Corinthians 7:21

Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.

1 Corinthians 9:9

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 Peter1 verse

1 Peter 5:7

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Topics that use this word

Bethany Servants Afflictions and Adversities Anointing Care, Worldly Contentment Employee Gallio Martha Ministers Murmuring Nolle Prosequi

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3199 (mélō) mean?

to be of interest to, i.e. to concern (only third person singular present indicative used impersonally, it matters)

How many times does G3199 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3199 (μέλω) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “care.”

How is mélō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3199 is rendered as “care” (3×), “cared” (2×), “carest” (2×), “careth” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word μέλω come from?

a primary verb;