Strong's Lexicon melló: to be about to, to intend, to be destined Original Word: μέλλω Word Origin: A primary verb Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "μέλλω," the concept of future intention or divine purpose can be related to Hebrew verbs like "עתד" (athad - to prepare) or "בוא" (bo - to come). Usage: The Greek verb "μέλλω" (melló) is used to express the concept of something that is about to happen or is intended to occur. It often conveys a sense of imminence or inevitability, indicating actions or events that are on the verge of taking place. In the New Testament, it is frequently used to describe future events, divine intentions, or actions that are certain to occur according to God's plan. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of destiny and future events was significant, often intertwined with philosophical and religious beliefs about fate and divine will. The use of "μέλλω" in the New Testament reflects a Jewish understanding of God's sovereignty and the unfolding of His divine plan. It underscores the certainty and assurance of God's promises and prophetic declarations. HELPS Word-studies 3195 méllō – properly, at the very point of acting; ready, "about to happen." 3195 (méllō) is used "in general of what is sure to happen" (J. Thayer). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. verb Definition to be about to NASB Translation about (30), almost (1), am about (2), certainly (1), come (12), delay (1), future (1), going (19), intend (1), intending (8), later (1), must (1), next* (1), point (1), propose (1), ready (1), things to come (3), will (6), will certainly (1), would (3), would live...thereafter (1), would certainly (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3195: μέλλωμέλλω; future μελλήσω (Matthew 24:6; and L T Tr WH in 2 Peter 1:12); imperfect ἔμελλον (so all editions in Luke 9:31 (except T WH); John 6:6, 71 (except R G); 1. the participle, ὁ μέλλων, absolutely: τά μέλλοντα and τά ἐνεστῶτα are contrasted, Romans 8:38; 1 Corinthians 3:22; εἰς τό μέλλον, for the future, hereafter, Luke 13:9 (but see εἰς, A. II. 2 (where Grimm supplies ἔτος)); 1 Timothy 6:19; τά μέλλοντα, things future, things to come, i. e., according to the context, the more perfect state of things which will exist in the αἰών μέλλων, Colossians 2:17; with nouns, ὁ αἰών ὁ μέλλων, Matthew 12:32; Ephesians 1:21; ζωῆς τῆς νῦν καί τῆς μελλούσης, 1 Timothy 4:8; τήν οἰκουμένην τήν μέλλουσαν, Hebrews 2:5; τῆς μελλούσης ὀργῆς Matthew 3:7; τό κρίμα τό μέλλον, Acts 24:25; πόλις, Hebrews 13:14; τά μέλλοντα ἀγαθά, Hebrews 9:11 (but L Tr marginal reading WH text γενομένων); 2. joined to an infinitive (cf. Winers Grammar, 333f (313); Buttmann, § 140, 2), a. to be on the point of doing or suffering something: with an infinitive present, ἤμελλεν ἑαυτόν ἀναιρεῖν, Acts 16:27; τελευτᾶν, Luke 7:2; ἀποθνῄσκειν, John 4:47; add, Luke 21:7; Acts 3:3; Acts 18:14; Acts 20:3; Acts 22:26; Acts 23:27; with an infinitive passive, Acts 21:27; Acts 27:33, etc. b. to intend, have in mind, think to: with an infinitive present, Matthew 2:13; Luke 10:1; Luke 19:4; John 6:6, 15; John 7:35; John 12:4; John 14:22 Acts 5:35; Acts 17:31; Acts 20:7, 13; Acts 22:26; Acts 26:2; Acts 27:30; Hebrews 8:5; (2 Peter 1:10 L T Tr WH); Revelation 10:4; with an infinitive aorist (a construction censured by Phryn., p. 336, but authenticated more recently by many examples from the best writings from Homer down; cf. Winers Grammar, 333f (313f); Lob. ad Phryn., p. 745ff; (but see Rutherford, New Phryn., p. 420ff)): Acts 12:6 L T WH; Revelation 2:10 (βαλεῖν R G); c. as in Greek writings from Homer down, of those things which will come to pass (or which one will do or suffer) by fixed necessity or divine appointment (German sollen (are to be, destined to be, etc.)); with present infinitive active: Matthew 16:27; Matthew 17:12; Matthew 20:22; Luke 9:31; John 6:71; John 7:39; John 11:51; John 12:33; John 18:32; Acts 20:38; Acts 26:22, 23; Hebrews 1:14; Hebrews 11:8; Revelation 2:10a; Revelation 3:10; Revelation 8:13, etc.; ἡλιάς ὁ μέλλων ἔρχεσθαι, Matthew 11:14; ὁ μέλλων λυτροῦσθαι, Luke 24:12; κρίνειν, 2 Timothy 4:1 (WH marginal reading κρῖναι); with present infinitive passive: Matthew 17:22; Mark 13:4; Luke 9:44; Luke 19:11; Luke 21:36; Acts 26:22; Romans 4:24; 1 Thessalonians 3:4; James 2:12; Revelation 1:19 (Tdf. γενέσθαι); Revelation 6:11; τῆς μελλούσης ἀποκαλύπτεσθαι δόξης, 1 Peter 5:1; with aorist infinitive: τήν μέλλουσαν δόξαν ἀποκαλυφθῆναι, Romans 8:18; τήν μέλλουσαν πίστιν ἀποκαλυφθῆναι, Galatians 3:23; used also of those things which we infer from certain preceding events will of necessity follow: with an infinitive present, Acts 28:6; Romans 8:13; with an infinitive future, Acts 27:10. d. in general, of what is sure to happen: with an infinitive present, Matthew 24:6; John 6:71; 1 Timothy 1:16; Revelation 12:5; Revelation 17:8; with an infinitive future ἔσεσθαι, Acts 11:28; Acts 24:15. e. to be always on the point of doing without ever doing, i. e. to delay: τί μέλλεις; Acts 22:16 (Aeschylus Prom. 36; τί μέλλετε; Euripides, Hec. 1094; Lucian, dial. mort. 10, 13, and often in secular authors; 4 Macc. 6:23; 9:1). A strengthened form of melo (through the idea of expectation); to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, possibility, or hesitation) -- about, after that, be (almost), (that which is, things, + which was for) to come, intend, was to (be), mean, mind, be at the point, (be) ready, + return, shall (begin), (which, that) should (after, afterwards, hereafter) tarry, which was for, will, would, be yet. see GREEK melo Englishman's Concordance Matthew 2:13 V-PIA-3SGRK: εἴπω σοι μέλλει γὰρ Ἡρῴδης NAS: you; for Herod is going to search KJV: for Herod will seek the young child INT: I should tell you is about for Herod Matthew 3:7 V-PPA-GFS Matthew 11:14 V-PPA-NMS Matthew 12:32 V-PPA-DMS Matthew 16:27 V-PIA-3S Matthew 17:12 V-PIA-3S Matthew 17:22 V-PIA-3S Matthew 20:17 V-PPA-NMS Matthew 20:22 V-PIA-1S Matthew 24:6 V-FIA-2P Mark 10:32 V-PPA-ANP Mark 13:4 V-PSA-3S Luke 3:7 V-PPA-GFS Luke 7:2 V-IIA-3S Luke 9:31 V-IIA-3S Luke 9:44 V-PIA-3S Luke 10:1 V-IIA-3S Luke 13:9 V-PPA-ANS Luke 19:4 V-IIA-3S Luke 19:11 V-PIA-3S Luke 21:7 V-PSA-3S Luke 21:36 V-PPA-ANP Luke 22:23 V-PPA-NMS Luke 24:21 V-PPA-NMS John 4:47 V-IIA-3S Strong's Greek 3195 |
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