3193. melissios
Berean Strong's Lexicon
melissios: Of bees, bee-related

Original Word: μελίσσιoς
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: melissios
Pronunciation: meh-LIS-see-os
Phonetic Spelling: (mel-is'-see-os)
Definition: Of bees, bee-related
Meaning: belonging to bees, coming from bees.

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 Origin
from melissa (a bee)
Definition
made by bees.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3193: μελίσσιος

μελίσσιος, 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 μελισσώνος
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