Strong's Lexicon malista: Especially, chiefly, most of all Original Word: μάλιστα Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root μάλα (mala), meaning "very" or "much." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "malista," the concept of emphasis or particularity can be found in Hebrew words like מְאֹד (me'od), meaning "very" or "exceedingly." Usage: The adverb "malista" is used in the New Testament to denote emphasis or particularity. It often highlights a specific group or aspect within a broader context, indicating a special focus or priority. It can be translated as "especially," "chiefly," or "most of all," depending on the context. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, emphasis and priority were often communicated through language to convey importance or hierarchy. The use of "malista" in the New Testament reflects this cultural practice, emphasizing particular teachings or groups within the early Christian community. This usage underscores the importance of certain instructions or individuals in the life of the church. HELPS Word-studies 3122 málista (from mala, "very much") – very much the case; particularly so; especially (mostly) so. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsuperl. of a prim. adverb mala (very) Definition most NASB Translation especially (12). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3122: μάλισταμάλιστα (superlative of the adverb μάλα) (from Homer down), adverb, especially, chiefly, most of all, above all: Acts 20:38; Acts 25:26; Galatians 6:10; Philippians 4:22; 1 Timothy 4:10; 1 Timothy 5:8, 17; 2 Timothy 4:13; Titus 1:10; Philemon 1:16; 2 Peter 2:10; μάλιστα γνώστης, especially expert, thoroughly well-informed, Acts 26:3. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance chiefly, most of all, especially. Neuter plural of the superlative of an apparently primary adverb mala (very); (adverbially) most (in the greatest degree) or particularly -- chiefly, most of all, (e-)specially. Forms and Transliterations μαλιστα μάλιστα malista málistaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 20:38 AdvGRK: ὀδυνώμενοι μάλιστα ἐπὶ τῷ NAS: grieving especially over the word KJV: Sorrowing most of all for the words INT: distressed most of all for the Acts 25:26 Adv Acts 26:3 Adv Galatians 6:10 Adv Philippians 4:22 Adv 1 Timothy 4:10 Adv 1 Timothy 5:8 Adv 1 Timothy 5:17 Adv 2 Timothy 4:13 Adv Titus 1:10 Adv Philemon 1:16 Adv 2 Peter 2:10 Adv |
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