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Μελεᾶς

Meleâs

G3190 noun

SILEX Entry

Root uncertain (proper name)

Definition

Meleas, a proper name used to refer to an individual who is an Israelite, specifically appearing as a personal name in genealogical lists. The name functions solely as a designation for a person and does not carry lexical meaning beyond its use as a proper noun.

Semantic Range

personal name, Israelite individual, name in a genealogical list

Root / Etymology

Origin uncertain. The Greek Μελεᾶς does not have a clear Greek etymological derivation and is likely a transliteration of a Semitic (possibly Hebrew) personal name. No definite connection to standard Greek roots is identifiable.

Historical & Contextual Notes

Μελεᾶς appears in Greek biblical texts (notably the genealogy in Luke 3:31, LXX, and related later traditions) as a personal name. It does not occur outside such lists and does not have meaning in Greek usage apart from its identification as a proper noun. The name may represent a Greek rendering of a Hebrew name (possibly מְלֵאָה, Melea or similar), but the exact Hebrew original is debated. English Bible translations typically transliterate this name directly as 'Melea' or 'Meleas' without conveying any semantic content; as such, it serves only as a genealogical marker. No significant development or nuance of meaning is present across Greek periods. Not related to any known Greek noun or adjective. There is no evidence that Μελεᾶς referred to a function, office, or characteristic beyond being a personal name.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

of uncertain origin; Meleas, an Israelite:--Meleas.

Root Family

Μελεᾶς (Meleas) — proper name, personal name

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
G3190-01 Μελεὰ melea N GEN M SG Melea of Meleas 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
G3190-01 Luke 3:31 Μελεὰ melea N GEN M SG Melea of Meleas
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