Strong's Lexicon melissios: Of bees, bee-related Original Word: μελίσσιoς Word Origin: Derived from μέλισσα (melissa), meaning "bee." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew word דְּבוֹרָה (deborah), meaning "bee," is related to the concept of bees in the Old Testament. Another related term is דְּבַשׁ (devash), meaning "honey," which appears in various contexts, such as in the description of the Promised Land as a land "flowing with milk and honey" (Exodus 3:8). Usage: The term "melissios" is used to describe something that pertains to bees. In the context of ancient Greek literature and culture, it often referred to products derived from bees, such as honey, or to the bees themselves. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, bees and their products, particularly honey, were highly valued. Honey was not only a primary sweetener but also used for medicinal purposes and in religious rituals. Bees were often seen as symbols of diligence and community. In the Greco-Roman world, beekeeping was a well-established practice, and honey was a staple in the diet and economy. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom melissa (a bee) Definition made by bees. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3193: μελίσσιοςμελίσσιος, μελισσια, μελισσιον (from μέλισσα a bee, as θαλάσσιος from θάλασσα; μέλισσα is from μέλι), of bees, made by bees: Luke 24:42 (R G Tr in brackets). (Not found elsewhere (cf. Winer's Grammar, 24); μελισσαιος, μελισσαια, μελισσαιον is found in Nic. th. 611, in Eust. μελίσσειος.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance honeycomb. From meli; relating to honey, i.e. Bee (comb) -- honeycomb. see GREEK meli Forms and Transliterations μελισσίου μελισσών μελισσώνα μελισσώνοςLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance μεθύουσαν — 1 Occ.μεθύουσιν — 2 Occ. μεθυσθῶσιν — 1 Occ. μέλανι — 1 Occ. μέλανος — 2 Occ. μέλαιναν — 1 Occ. μέλας — 2 Occ. Μελεά — 1 Occ. ἐμελέτησαν — 1 Occ. μελέτα — 1 Occ. Μελίτη — 1 Occ. ἤμελλεν — 11 Occ. ἤμελλον — 1 Occ. ἔμελλεν — 3 Occ. ἔμελλον — 3 Occ. μέλλῃ — 3 Occ. μελλήσετε — 1 Occ. μελλήσω — 1 Occ. μέλλει — 16 Occ. μέλλειν — 6 Occ. |
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