Strong's Lexicon meli: Honey Original Word: μέλι Word Origin: Derived from a primary word Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H1706 (דְּבַשׁ, debash): The Hebrew word for honey, often used in similar contexts to describe sweetness and abundance. Usage: In the New Testament, "meli" refers to honey, a natural sweetener produced by bees. It is often used metaphorically to describe something that is sweet, pleasant, or desirable. Honey is mentioned in contexts that highlight its value and desirability, both as a food and as a symbol of abundance and blessing. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, honey was a prized commodity in the Mediterranean region. It was one of the few available sweeteners and was used in cooking, medicine, and religious offerings. Honey was also a symbol of prosperity and was often associated with the Promised Land, described as "a land flowing with milk and honey" (Exodus 3:8). This imagery conveyed the richness and fertility of the land God promised to the Israelites. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition honey NASB Translation honey (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3192: μέλιμέλι, μέλιτος, τό, the Sept. for דְּבַשׁ (from Homer down). honey: Revelation 10:9f; ἄγριον (which see), Matthew 3:4; Mark 1:6. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance honey. Apparently a primary word; honey -- honey. Forms and Transliterations εμέλισα εμέλισε εμέλισεν μελι μέλι μελιούσιν μελισάτωσαν μέλισσαι μελίσση μέλιτι μελίτος μέλιτος μέλιτός meli méliLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 3:4 N-NNSGRK: ἀκρίδες καὶ μέλι ἄγριον NAS: was locusts and wild honey. KJV: and wild honey. INT: locusts and honey wild Mark 1:6 N-ANS Revelation 10:9 N-NNS Revelation 10:10 N-NNS |
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