3190. Melea
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Melea: Melea

Original Word: Μελεά
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Melea
Pronunciation: meh-leh-AH
Phonetic Spelling: (mel-eh-as')
Definition: Melea
Meaning: Melea, one of the ancestors of Jesus.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Meleas.

Of uncertain origin; Meleas, an Israelite -- Meleas.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of Hebrew origin
Definition
Melea, an Isr.
NASB Translation
Melea (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3190: Μελεας

Μελεας, genitive Μελεά (Buttmann, 20f (17f)) (T Tr WH Μελεά, indeclinable (on the accent in manuscripts cf. Tdf. Proleg., p. 103)), , (מְלֵאָה, abundance), Melea, one of king David's descendants: Luke 3:31.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from Hebrew origin מַלְאָה (H4409).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H4409 מַלְאָה (Malaah) • This Hebrew root is associated with the concept of fullness or abundance, which may provide insight into the cultural or symbolic significance of the name Melea in the genealogical context.

Usage: The name Melea appears in the genealogy of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Luke.

Context: Melea is mentioned in the New Testament in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. Specifically, Melea is listed in the Gospel of Luke 3:31, which traces the lineage of Jesus through his earthly father, Joseph, back to Adam. In this genealogy, Melea is noted as the son of Menna and the father of Eliakim. The genealogical record in Luke is significant for its theological implications, emphasizing Jesus' connection to all humanity through Adam and his rightful place in the line of David, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah.
• The name Melea itself does not carry a specific meaning in Greek, but its Hebrew origin suggests a connotation of "fullness" or "abundance," which may reflect the cultural or familial aspirations at the time of naming.
• The inclusion of Melea in the genealogy highlights the meticulous care taken by the Gospel writer to establish Jesus' legal and prophetic lineage, underscoring the fulfillment of God's promises through history.

Forms and Transliterations
Μελεα Μελεά Μελεὰ Melea Meleá
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Englishman's Concordance
Luke 3:31 N
GRK: τοῦ Μελεά τοῦ Μεννά
NAS: the son of Melea, the son of Menna,
KJV: Which was [the son] of Melea, which was [the son] of Menan,
INT: of Melea of Menna

Strong's Greek 3190
1 Occurrence


Μελεά — 1 Occ.















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