G3287 — Melania (Blackness / Darkness)

G3287 · Greek · New Testament

Μελανια

Melania

Noun, Feminine

Blackness / Darkness

Definition

From melas (black). Blackness, darkness. Related to the imagery of moral and spiritual darkness that contrasts with the light of God's truth.

Usage & Theological Significance

Scripture consistently uses darkness as a metaphor for sin, ignorance, and separation from God. 'God is light; in him there is no darkness at all' (1 John 1:5). The ultimate judgment is described as 'outer darkness' (Matthew 25:30). But the gospel is the message that light has invaded the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it (John 1:5).

Key Bible Verses

1 John 1:5 God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all.

John 1:5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

Matthew 25:30 And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Ephesians 5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.

1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

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