3167. megaleios
Lexicon
megaleios: magnificent, splendid, majestic

Original Word: μεγαλεῖος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: megaleios
Pronunciation: meg-al-i'-os
Phonetic Spelling: (meg-al-i'-os)
Definition: magnificent, splendid, majestic
Meaning: grand, magnificent, splendid.

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

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from megas
Definition
magnificent, splendid
NASB Translation
mighty deeds (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3167: μεγαλεῖος

μεγαλεῖος, 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 (); Sir. 33:10 (Sir. 36:10); ), Acts 2:11.

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The concept of magnificence and greatness in the Hebrew Bible is often expressed through words like גָּדוֹל (gadol, Strong's Hebrew 1419), which means "great" or "large," and תִּפְאֶרֶת (tiferet, Strong's Hebrew 8597), meaning "glory" or "splendor." These terms similarly convey the majesty and grandeur of God's works and character in the Old Testament.

Usage: The word μεγαλεῖος is used in the New Testament to describe the magnificent works and deeds of God, highlighting His power and majesty.

Context: • The Greek term μεγαλεῖος is found in the New Testament, specifically in the context of describing the mighty and wondrous acts of God. It is used to emphasize the divine power and majesty that surpass human understanding and capability.
• In Acts 2:11, the term is used during the account of Pentecost, where the apostles, filled with the Holy Spirit, speak in various tongues, declaring "the magnificent works of God." This event underscores the divine intervention and the fulfillment of God's promises, as the apostles proclaim His mighty deeds to people from different nations.
• The use of μεγαλεῖος in the New Testament serves to remind believers of the awe-inspiring nature of God's actions and His supreme authority over creation. It calls for a response of worship and reverence, acknowledging God's greatness and His active presence in the world.

Forms and Transliterations
μεγαλεια μεγαλεία μεγαλεῖα megaleia megaleîa
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Englishman's Concordance
Acts 2:11 Adj-ANP
GRK: γλώσσαις τὰ μεγαλεῖα τοῦ θεοῦ
NAS: speaking of the mighty deeds of God.
KJV: tongues the wonderful works of God.
INT: tongues the great things of God

Strong's Greek 3167
1 Occurrence


μεγαλεῖα — 1 Occ.















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