Berean Strong's Lexicon kallion: Better, more beautiful, more excellent Original Word: καλλίων Word Origin: Comparative form of καλός (kalos), meaning "good" or "beautiful." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "καλός" (kalos) is טוֹב (tov), meaning "good" or "pleasant." This is seen in passages like Genesis 1:31, where God saw all that He had made, and it was "very good." Usage: The Greek word "καλλίων" (kallion) is used to denote something that is superior in quality, appearance, or value. It is a comparative adjective, often used to describe something that is better or more excellent than another. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, beauty and excellence were highly valued, not only in physical appearance but also in moral and ethical qualities. The concept of "kalos" encompassed both aesthetic beauty and moral goodness. The comparative form "kallion" would thus be used to express a higher degree of these qualities. In the context of the New Testament, this term would be understood within the framework of Hellenistic Jewish thought, which often integrated Greek philosophical concepts with Jewish theology. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsee kalos. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2566: καλλίωνκαλλίων, see καλός, at the end. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance very well. Neuter of the (irregular) comparative of kalos; (adverbially) better than many -- very well. see GREEK kalos Forms and Transliterations εκαλλιώθησαν εκαλλωπίσατο κακαλλωπισμέναι κάλλει καλλιον κάλλιον καλλονήν κάλλος κάλλους κάλλυνθρα κεκαλλωπισμένα κεκαλλωπισμένη kallion kállionLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 25:10 Adv-CGRK: καὶ σὺ κάλλιον ἐπιγινώσκεις KJV: as thou very well knowest. INT: also you very well know |
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