Strong's Lexicon megistos: Greatest, very great, most important Original Word: μέγιστος Word Origin: Superlative form of μέγας (megas), meaning "great" or "large." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the superlative form "μέγιστος," the concept of greatness is often expressed in Hebrew by words like גָּדוֹל (gadol, Strong's H1419) meaning "great" or "large." Usage: The Greek word "μέγιστος" is used to denote the superlative degree of greatness or importance. It is often used to describe something that is the greatest in size, power, or significance. In the New Testament, it is used to emphasize the supreme nature or authority of a person or thing. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of greatness was often associated with power, authority, and honor. The use of superlatives like "μέγιστος" would have been understood as a way to express the utmost degree of these qualities. In a biblical context, this term underscores the supremacy and preeminence of God and His works. HELPS Word-studies 3176 mégistos – the superlative ("-est form") of 3173 (mégas) meaning (the) "very greatest" (ultimate). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsuperl. of megas Definition greatest NASB Translation magnificent (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3176: μέγιστοςμέγιστος, see μέγας, at the beginning Strong's Exhaustive Concordance greatestSuperlative of megas; greatest or very great -- exceeding great. see GREEK megas Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance μείζω — 2 Occ.μείζων — 26 Occ. μεῖζόν — 7 Occ. μείζονα — 7 Occ. μείζονας — 1 Occ. μείζονες — 1 Occ. μείζονος — 3 Occ. μειζοτέραν — 1 Occ. μέγεθος — 1 Occ. μεγιστᾶνες — 2 Occ. μεθερμηνεύεται — 1 Occ. μεθερμηνευόμενον — 7 Occ. μέθαι — 1 Occ. μέθαις — 1 Occ. μέθῃ — 1 Occ. μετασταθῶ — 1 Occ. μεταστήσας — 1 Occ. μετέστησεν — 2 Occ. μεθιστάναι — 1 Occ. μεθοδείαν — 1 Occ. |
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