Ink

Type Object Greek μέλας

A dark liquid used for writing or marking.

A scribe copying Scripture with a reed pen
A scribe copying Scripture with a reed pen (© Ray Pritz by United Bible Societies) Ink

About Ink

An ink is a liquid used for writing, usually black or dark colored. An inkhorn is a small container made from an animal horn that was used to hold ink in ancient times.

See Writing.

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Form, use in ancient daily life, and how translators render the term.

Key References

2 Corinthians 3:3

It is clear that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.

2 John 1:12

I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come and speak with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.

3 John 1:13

I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with pen and ink.

All Scripture References (3)

2 Corinthians (1)
2 Corinthians 3:3

It is clear that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.

2 John (1)
2 John 1:12

I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come and speak with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.

3 John (1)
3 John 1:13

I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with pen and ink.