What does εἰς · ὁ · μέλλω mean in the Bible?
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Greek · G1519, G3588, G3195
εἰς τὸ μέλλον
Toward · the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) · to ensue
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εἰς G1519 toward
Pronunciation eis
Expresses motion toward an endpoint, result, or purpose; can indicate entrance, direction, limit, or intended outcome.
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ὁ G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Pronunciation ho
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μέλλω G3195 to ensue
Pronunciation méllō
Expresses certainty of future action, whether from intention, compulsion, or divine necessity.
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What does εἰς τὸ μέλλον (eis to mellon) mean in the Bible?
εἰς · ὁ · μέλλω is a Greek phrase meaning "For the future, here pointing to the next season of outcome.".
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Evidence Summary
Greek phrase. For the future, here pointing to the next season of outcome.
Strong's G1519, G3588, G3195
Lexical occurrences 0 verses Source Gloss
For the future, here pointing to the next season of outcome.
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MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
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Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0
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