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Strong's G3199 μέλω (melo)

melo - meaning, definition, and linked Bible usage across the indexed canon, including Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where this Strong's number appears.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3199 — yakin (“Jachin”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G3199
Language Greek
Linked Usages 15
Books 11

Strong's G3199 Quick Answer

Strong's G3199 μέλω (melo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. melo (mel'-o) v. 1. to be of interest to, i.e. to concern (only third person singular present indicative used impersonally, it matters) [a primary verb] It has 15 linked Bible usages across 11 books. Visible English usage signals include person. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
melo (mel'-o) v. 1. to be of interest to, i.e. to concern (only third person singular present indicative used impersonally, it matters) [a primary verb]
Usage
15 linked usages
Books
11 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
person

Meaning and Definition

melo (mel'-o) v. 1. to be of interest to, i.e. to concern (only third person singular present indicative used impersonally, it matters) [a primary verb] KJV: (take) care

Original Word
μέλω
Transliteration
melo
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3199. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to concern

Usage: μέλω [in LXX: Job.22:3 (חֵפֶץ), Tob.10:5, Wis.12:13, 1Ma.14:42-43 * ;] __1. intrans., to be an object of care, be a care; commonly in third of person(s): with dative of person(s), Act.18:17; very frequently impers., 1Co.7:21; before ὅτι, Mrk.4:38, Luk.10:40; with genitive of thing(s) (as frequently in Att..), 1Co.9:9; before περί, Mat.22:16, Mrk.12:14, Jhn.10:13 12:6, 1Pe.5:7. __2. Trans., in act. and mid., to care for (not in LXX or NT).† (AS)

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How Strong's G3199 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render melo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

person Matthew 22:16 2×

How Strong's G3199 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 10 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G3199 (μέλω) appears 5 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3199 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G3199 in the New Testament

10 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 22:16 KJV

And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.

Mark 4:38 KJV

And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?

Mark 12:14 KJV

And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?

Strong's G3199 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 6:16 Septuagint / Brenton

Thou shalt narrow the ark in making it, and in a cubit above thou shalt finish it, and the door of the ark thou shalt make on the side; with lower, second, and third stories thou shalt make it.

Job 22:3 Septuagint / Brenton

For what matters it to the Lord, if thou wert blameless in thy works? Or is it profitable that thou shouldest perfect thy way?

Strong's G3199 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Maccabees 14:42 Septuagint / Brenton

moreover that he should be their captain, and should take charge of the sanctuary, to set them over their works, and over the country, and over the armor, and over the fortresses, that, I say, he should take charge of the sanctuary;

1 Maccabees 14:43 Septuagint / Brenton

beside this, that he should be obeyed of every man, and that all the writings in the country should be made in his name, and that he should be clothed in purple, and wear gold:

Wisdom of Solomon 12:13 Septuagint / Brenton

For neither is there any God but thou that careth for all, To whom thou mightest show that thy judgment is not unright.

Usage Excerpts

First 15 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3199.

Genesis 6:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou shalt narrow the ark in making it, and in a cubit above thou shalt finish it, and the door of the ark thou shalt make on the side; with lower, second, and third stories thou shalt make it.
Job 22:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For what matters it to the Lord, if thou wert blameless in thy works? Or is it profitable that thou shouldest perfect thy way?
Matthew 22:16 New Testament, KJV
And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.
Mark 4:38 New Testament, KJV
And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?
Mark 12:14 New Testament, KJV
And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?
Luke 10:40 New Testament, KJV
But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.
John 10:13 New Testament, KJV
The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.
John 12:6 New Testament, KJV
This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.
Acts 18:17 New Testament, KJV
Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things.
1 Corinthians 7:21 New Testament, KJV
Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.
1 Corinthians 9:9 New Testament, KJV
For it is written in the law of Moses, thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen?
1 Peter 5:7 New Testament, KJV
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
1 Maccabees 14:42 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
moreover that he should be their captain, and should take charge of the sanctuary, to set them over their works, and over the country, and over the armor, and over the fortresses, that, I say, he should take charge of the sanctuary;
1 Maccabees 14:43 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
beside this, that he should be obeyed of every man, and that all the writings in the country should be made in his name, and that he should be clothed in purple, and wear gold:
Wisdom of Solomon 12:13 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For neither is there any God but thou that careth for all, To whom thou mightest show that thy judgment is not unright.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3199, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Genesis 6:16
Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 22:3
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Matthew 22:16
Mark 2 usages, New Testament
Mark 4:38 Mark 12:14
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 10:40
John 2 usages, New Testament
John 10:13 John 12:6
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 18:17
1 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 7:21 1 Corinthians 9:9
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
1 Peter 5:7
1 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Maccabees 14:42 1 Maccabees 14:43
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 12:13

Strong's G3199 FAQ

What does melo (μέλω) mean?

Strong's G3199 is a Greek entry for G3199 μέλω (melo). melo (mel'-o) v. 1. to be of interest to, i.e. to concern (only third person singular present indicative used impersonally, it matters) [a primary verb]

How many times is melo (μέλω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 15 linked usages for Strong's G3199 across 11 books.

Where can I study melo (μέλω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3199 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate melo (μέλω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as person. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G3199 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G3199, with linked reader references where each row is available.