3174. megethos
Strong's Lexicon
megethos: Greatness, magnitude, size

Original Word: μέγεθος
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: megethos
Pronunciation: MEG-eh-thos
Phonetic Spelling: (meg'-eth-os)
Definition: Greatness, magnitude, size
Meaning: greatness, vastness.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root μέγας (megas), meaning "great" or "large."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H1433 (גֹּדֶל, godel) - greatness, magnitude

- H7230 (רֹב, rob) - abundance, greatness

Usage: The term "megethos" refers to the concept of greatness or magnitude, often in terms of physical size, but it can also imply greatness in terms of power, authority, or significance. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the greatness of God's power and the magnitude of His works.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of greatness was often associated with power, authority, and influence. The Greeks and Romans admired physical and intellectual greatness, as seen in their art, literature, and philosophy. In the biblical context, however, greatness is often redefined to align with God's character and purposes, emphasizing spiritual and moral greatness over worldly measures.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from megas
Definition
greatness
NASB Translation
greatness (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3174: μέγεθος

μέγεθος, μεγέθους, τό (μέγας) (from Homer down), greatness: Ephesians 1:19.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
greatness.

From megas; magnitude (figuratively) -- greatness.

see GREEK megas

Forms and Transliterations
μεγέθει μεγεθος μέγεθος μέγεθός μεγέθους megethos mégethos
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Englishman's Concordance
Ephesians 1:19 N-NNS
GRK: τὸ ὑπερβάλλον μέγεθος τῆς δυνάμεως
NAS: is the surpassing greatness of His power
KJV: [is] the exceeding greatness of his
INT: the surpassing greatness of the power

Strong's Greek 3174
1 Occurrence


μέγεθος — 1 Occ.















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