Strong’s G3188

μέλας

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

melan

Pronunciation

MEH-las

Definition

Black, dark

Meaning

ink.

Usage

In the New Testament, "melan" is used to describe the color black or something that is dark in appearance. It can be used both literally, to describe physical objects, and metaphorically, to convey spiritual or moral darkness.

Bible references

2 Corinthians 3:3;2 John 1:12;3 John 1:13