Strong's Lexicon megalós: Great, large, mighty, important Original Word: μεγάλος Word Origin: Derived from the root word "μέγας" (megas), meaning "great" or "large." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H1419 גָּדוֹל (gadol): Often translated as "great" or "large," used to describe God's greatness or the significance of events and people in the Old Testament. Usage: The Greek adjective "megalós" is used to describe something of significant size, importance, or power. It conveys the idea of greatness in various dimensions, whether physical, moral, or spiritual. In the New Testament, it often emphasizes the magnitude of God's works, the authority of Jesus, or the significance of events. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, greatness was often associated with power, authority, and influence. The term "megalós" would have resonated with contemporary audiences as a descriptor of emperors, deities, and heroes. In the biblical context, it is used to highlight the supremacy and majesty of God, contrasting human limitations with divine omnipotence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from megas Definition greatly NASB Translation greatly (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3171: μεγάλωςμεγάλως, adverb,greatly: Philippians 4:10. (From Homer down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance greatly. Adverb from megas; much -- greatly. see GREEK megas Forms and Transliterations μεγαλως μεγάλως megalos megalōs megálos megálōsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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