2566. kallion

Lexicon

kallion: Better, more beautiful, more excellent

Original Word: καλλίων
Part of Speech: Adverb, Comparative
Transliteration: kallion
Pronunciation: kal-lee'-on
Phonetic Spelling: (kal-lee'-on)
Definition: Better, more beautiful, more excellent
Meaning: very well.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

very well.

Neuter of the (irregular) comparative of kalos; (adverbially) better than many -- very well.

see GREEK kalos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
see kalos.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2566: καλλίων

καλλίων, see καλός, at the end.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Comparative form of καλός (kalos), meaning "good" or "beautiful."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek comparative adjective καλλίων, the concept of "better" or "more beautiful" can be found in several Hebrew words. Some related Hebrew entries include:

• Strong's Hebrew 2896 (טוֹב, tov): Meaning "good" or "pleasant," often used to describe something desirable or morally excellent.
• Strong's Hebrew 3308 (יָפֶה, yafeh): Meaning "beautiful" or "fair," used to describe physical beauty or attractiveness.

These Hebrew terms capture similar ideas of goodness and beauty, which are foundational to the comparative sense expressed by καλλίων in the Greek New Testament.

Usage: This word is used in the New Testament to describe something that is superior in quality, appearance, or moral standing compared to another.

Context: The Greek word καλλίων appears in the New Testament as a comparative adjective derived from καλός, which signifies something that is inherently good, noble, or beautiful. In its comparative form, καλλίων is used to express a higher degree of these qualities. It is often employed in contexts where a comparison is made between two entities, highlighting the superior attributes of one over the other.

In the Berean Standard Bible, καλλίων is used in passages that emphasize the superiority of one choice, action, or state over another. For example, in Hebrews 11:4, the text states, "By faith Abel offered a better sacrifice than Cain did." Here, καλλίων underscores the superior nature of Abel's offering, which was made in faith and was therefore more pleasing to God.

The use of καλλίων in the New Testament reflects a common theme in biblical literature: the call to pursue what is better, more righteous, and more aligned with God's will. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative that encourages believers to seek higher moral and spiritual standards, striving for excellence in their walk with God.

Forms and Transliterations

εκαλλιώθησαν εκαλλωπίσατο κακαλλωπισμέναι κάλλει καλλιον κάλλιον καλλονήν κάλλος κάλλους κάλλυνθρα κεκαλλωπισμένα κεκαλλωπισμένη kallion kállion

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 25:10 Adv-C
GRK: καὶ σὺ κάλλιον ἐπιγινώσκεις
KJV: as thou very well knowest.
INT: also you very well know

Strong's Greek 2566
1 Occurrence

κάλλιον — 1 Occ.