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μέλω

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Definition

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), Acts 18:17; very frequently impers., 1 Corinthians 7:21; before ὅτι, Mark 4:38, Luke 10:40; with genitive of thing(s) (as frequently in Att..), 1 Corinthians 9:9; before περί, Matthew 22:16, Mark 12:14, John 10:13; 12:6, 1 Peter 5:7.

2. Trans., in act. and mid., to care for (not in LXX or NT).

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

10 total
  1. Matthew 22:16μέλει · seek favor
    They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance.
  2. Mark 4:38μέλει · don’t You care
    But Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on the cushion. So they woke Him and said, “Teacher, don’t You care that we are perishing?”
  3. Mark 12:14μέλει · seek favor
    “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or not?”
  4. Luke 10:40μέλει · do You not care
    But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!”
  5. John 10:13μέλει · is unconcerned
    The man runs away because he is a hired servant and is unconcerned for the sheep.
  6. John 12:6ἔμελεν · cared
    Judas did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money bag, he used to take from what was put into it.
  7. Acts 18:17ἔμελεν · was of concern
    At this, the crowd seized Sosthenes the synagogue leader and beat him in front of the judgment seat. But none of this was of concern to Gallio.
  8. 1 Corinthians 7:21μελέτω · Do not let it concern
    Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you—but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity.
  9. 1 Corinthians 9:9μέλει · is concerned
    For it is written in the Law of Moses: “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain.” Is it about oxen that God is concerned?
  10. 1 Peter 5:7μέλει · cares
    Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.