Strong's Lexicon megaleiotés: Majesty, greatness, magnificence Original Word: μεγαλειότης Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word μέγας (megas), meaning "great" or "large." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H1420 גָּדוֹל (gadol): Often translated as "great" or "mighty," used to describe God's greatness. - H1935 הוֹד (hod): Translated as "majesty" or "splendor," frequently used in the context of God's majestic presence. Usage: The term "megaleiotés" refers to the concept of majesty or greatness, often used to describe the splendor and grandeur of God. It conveys a sense of awe-inspiring magnificence and is typically associated with divine attributes or actions that reflect God's supreme power and glory. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of majesty was often linked to the divine and the imperial. Rulers and deities were frequently described using terms that highlighted their grandeur and authority. In the context of the New Testament, "megaleiotés" is used to emphasize the unparalleled majesty of God, contrasting human limitations with divine omnipotence and glory. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom megaleios Definition splendor, magnificence NASB Translation greatness (1), magnificence (1), majesty (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3168: μεγαλειότηςμεγαλειότης, μεγαλειότητος, ἡ (from the preceding word), greatness, magnificence (Athen. 4, 6, p. 130 at the end; for תִּפְאֶרֶת, Jeremiah 40:9 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance magnificence, majesty, mighty power. From megaleios; superbness, i.e. Glory or splendor -- magnificence, majesty, mighty power. see GREEK megaleios Forms and Transliterations μεγαλειότητα μεγαλειοτητι μεγαλειότητι μεγαλειοτητος μεγαλειότητος μεγαλοπρεπεία μεγαλοπρέπεια μεγαλοπρέπειά μεγαλοπρέπειαν μεγαλοπρέπειάν μεγαλοπρεπείας megaleioteti megaleiotēti megaleióteti megaleiótēti megaleiotetos megaleiotētos megaleiótetos megaleiótētosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 9:43 N-DFSGRK: 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 2 Peter 1:16 N-GFS Strong's Greek 3168 |
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