Strong's Lexicon megaleios: magnificent, splendid, majestic Original Word: μεγαλεῖος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word μέγας (megas), meaning "great" or "large." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of greatness or majesty is גָּדוֹל (gadol), which means "great" or "mighty." Usage: The term "megaleios" is used to describe something that is grand, magnificent, or splendid in nature. It conveys a sense of awe-inspiring greatness or majesty, often associated with divine or royal attributes. In the New Testament, it is used to highlight the extraordinary works and attributes of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of greatness and magnificence was often associated with the divine and the imperial. Temples, monuments, and rulers were described using terms that conveyed grandeur and splendor. The use of "megaleios" in the New Testament reflects this cultural understanding, emphasizing the unparalleled greatness of God's works and character. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom megas Definition magnificent, splendid NASB Translation mighty deeds (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3167: μεγαλεῖοςμεγαλεῖος, μεγαλεῖα, μεγαλεῖον (μέγας), magnificent, excellent, splendid, wonderful (Xenophon, Josephus, Artemidorus Daldianus, others); absolutely, μεγαλεῖα (ποιεῖν τίνι) to do great things for one (show him conspicuous favors), Luke 1:49 R G; τά μεγαλεῖα τοῦ Θεοῦ (Vulg.magnalia dei (A. V. the mighty works of God)), i. e. the glorious perfections of God and his marvellous doings (גְּדֹלות, Psalm 70:19 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance great things, wonderful works. From megas; magnificent, i.e. (neuter, plural as noun) a conspicuous favor, or (subjectively) perfection -- great things, wonderful works. see GREEK megas Forms and Transliterations μεγαλεια μεγαλεία μεγαλεῖα megaleia megaleîaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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