ΜΕΛΑΝ, μελαν
MELAN, melan
Sounds Like: MEH-lan
Translations: black, dark, ink, a black thing
From the root: ΜΕΛΑΝ
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Explanation: This word primarily means 'black' or 'dark' and is used to describe the color of objects or the complexion of a person. As a noun, it can refer to 'ink' or 'a black thing'. It can be used to describe something that is literally black, or metaphorically dark or gloomy.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter
Strong’s number: G3189 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
The Shepherd of Hermas — Parables
- Parable 9 — 1:5
The Shepherd of Hermas — Visions
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΜΕΛΑΝ, appear in our texts.
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