Strong's Lexicon melas: Black Original Word: μέλας Word Origin: Derived from a primary word Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Hebrew 7838: שָׁחֹר (shachor) - Black - Used in contexts such as Song of Solomon 1:5, where it describes the complexion of the Shulammite woman. Usage: The Greek adjective "μέλας" (melas) is used to describe the color black. In the New Testament, it is often used metaphorically to convey darkness or a lack of light, which can symbolize sin, judgment, or mourning. The term can also be used literally to describe the color of objects or appearances. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the color black was often associated with death, mourning, and the underworld. It was a color that symbolized the absence of light and was frequently used in literature and art to depict negative or ominous themes. In the Jewish tradition, black could also symbolize mourning and was sometimes used in the context of sackcloth and ashes, which were traditional signs of repentance and grief. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition black NASB Translation black (3), ink (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3189: μέλαςμέλας, μέλαινα, μέλαν, genitive μέλανος, μελαινης, μέλανος (from Homer down), the Sept. several times for שָׁחֹר, black: Revelation 6:5, 12; opposed to λευκός, Matthew 5:36. Neuter τό μέλαν, substantive black ink (Plato, Phaedr., p. 276 c.; Demosthenes, p. 313, 11; Plutarch, mor., p. 841 e.; others): 2 Corinthians 3:3; 2 John 1:12; 3 John 1:13; (cf. Gardthausen, Palaeographie, Buch i. Kap. 4; Edersheim, Jesus the Messiah, ii., 270f; B. D. under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance black. Apparently a primary word; black -- black. Forms and Transliterations μέλαινα μελαιναν μέλαιναν μέλανες μελας μέλας melainan mélainan melas mélasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 5:36 Adj-AFSGRK: ποιῆσαι ἢ μέλαιναν NAS: white or black. KJV: white or black. INT: to make or black Revelation 6:5 Adj-NMS Revelation 6:12 Adj-NMS Strong's Greek 3189 |
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