ΜΕΛΕΣΙ, μελεσι
MELESI, melesi
Sounds Like: MEH-leh-see
Translations: limbs, members, songs, melodies, (in) limbs, (in) members, (in) songs, (in) melodies
From the root: ΜΕΛΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a limb or member of the body, such as an arm or leg. It can also refer to a song or melody, particularly in a poetic or musical context. In the provided examples, it appears in the dative plural, indicating 'to/for/in/with limbs/members' or 'to/for/in/with songs/melodies'. The context of the first example suggests 'limbs' (paralyzed in his limbs), while the second example suggests 'songs' or 'melodies' (supplication in mournful songs).
Inflection: Plural, Dative, Neuter
Strong’s number: G3149 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- James — 3:6
From the same root
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