3168. megaleiotés

Lexicon

megaleiotés: Majesty, greatness, magnificence

Original Word: μεγαλειότης
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: megaleiotés
Pronunciation: meg-al-i-OT-ace
Phonetic Spelling: (meg-al-i-ot'-ace)
Definition: Majesty, greatness, magnificence
Meaning: (divine) majesty or magnificence, glory.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

magnificence, majesty, mighty power.

From megaleios; superbness, i.e. Glory or splendor -- magnificence, majesty, mighty power.

see GREEK megaleios

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from megaleios
Definition
splendor, magnificence
NASB Translation
greatness (1), magnificence (1), majesty (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3168: μεγαλειότης

μεγαλειότης, μεγαλειότητος, ἡ (from the preceding word), greatness, magnificence (Athen. 4, 6, p. 130 at the end; for תִּפְאֶרֶת, Jeremiah 40:9 ()); the majesty of God, Luke 9:43; τῆς Ἀρτέμιδος, Acts 19:27; of the visible splendor of the divine majesty as it appeared in the transfiguration of Christ, 2 Peter 1:16.

Topical Lexicon

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of majesty and greatness in the Hebrew Scriptures is often conveyed by words such as גָּדוֹל (gadol, Strong's H1419) meaning "great," and הוֹד (hod, Strong's H1935) meaning "splendor" or "majesty." These terms similarly express the grandeur and exalted nature of God in the Old Testament.

Usage: The word μεγαλειότης is used in the New Testament to describe the majestic glory of God, particularly in the context of divine revelation and the manifestation of God's power and authority.

Context: • Contextual Overview: The term μεγαλειότης appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize the divine majesty and glory of God. It is often associated with the revelation of God's power and the awe-inspiring nature of His presence.
• Biblical References: One notable occurrence of μεγαλειότης is found in 2 Peter 1:16, where the apostle Peter recounts the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ: "For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty." Here, μεγαλειότης is used to describe the divine majesty witnessed by Peter, James, and John on the mountain, affirming the truth and power of Christ's divine nature.
• Theological Significance: The use of μεγαλειότης underscores the transcendence and holiness of God, highlighting His supreme authority and the reverence due to Him. It serves as a reminder of the awe-inspiring nature of God's presence and the glory revealed through Jesus Christ.
• Application for Believers: Understanding the concept of μεγαλειότης encourages believers to approach God with reverence and awe, recognizing His greatness and the majesty of His works. It calls for a response of worship and adoration, acknowledging God's supreme power and authority in all aspects of life.

Forms and Transliterations

μεγαλειότητα μεγαλειοτητι μεγαλειότητι μεγαλειοτητος μεγαλειότητος μεγαλοπρεπεία μεγαλοπρέπεια μεγαλοπρέπειά μεγαλοπρέπειαν μεγαλοπρέπειάν μεγαλοπρεπείας megaleioteti megaleiotēti megaleióteti megaleiótēti megaleiotetos megaleiotētos megaleiótetos megaleiótētos

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 9:43 N-DFS
GRK: ἐπὶ τῇ μεγαλειότητι τοῦ θεοῦ
NAS: amazed at the greatness of God.
KJV: amazed at the mighty power of God. But
INT: at the majesty of God

Acts 19:27 N-GFS
GRK: καθαιρεῖσθαι τῆς μεγαλειότητος αὐτῆς ἣν
NAS: be dethroned from her magnificence.
KJV: her magnificence should
INT: to be destroyed the majesty of her whom

2 Peter 1:16 N-GFS
GRK: τῆς ἐκείνου μεγαλειότητος
NAS: but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.
KJV: eyewitnesses of his majesty.
INT: of his majesty

Strong's Greek 3168
3 Occurrences

μεγαλειότητι — 1 Occ.
μεγαλειότητος — 2 Occ.