Lexicon megalunó: To magnify, to exalt, to make great Original Word: μεγαλύνω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance enlarge, magnify, exaltFrom megas; to make (or declare) great, i.e. Increase or (figuratively) extol -- enlarge, magnify, shew great. see GREEK megas NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom megas Definition to make or declare great NASB Translation displayed...great (1), enlarged (1), exalted (1), exalting (1), exalts (1), held...in high esteem (1), high esteem (1), lengthen (1), magnified (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3170: μεγαλύνωμεγαλύνω; imperfect ἐμεγαλυνον; passive (imperfect 3 person singular ἐμεγαλύνετο); 1 aorist infinitive μεγαλυνθῆναι; 1 future μεγαλυνθήσομαι; (μέγας); from (Aeschylus and) Thucydides down; the Sept. mostly for הִגְדִּיל; 1. to make great, magnify (Vulg.magnifico): τινα or τί, properly, of dimension, Matthew 23:5 (here A. V. enlarge); passive to increase: of bodily stature, ἐμεγαλύνθη τό παιδάριον, 1 Samuel 2:21; so in a figure, 2 Corinthians 10:15, of Paul, that his apostolic efficiency among the Corinthians may increase more and more and have more abundant results (others refer this to 2; see Meyer (edited by Heinrici) in the place cited). metaphorically, to make conspicious: Luke 1:58 (on which see ἔλεος, 2 a.). 2. to deem or declare great, i. e. to esteem highly, to extol, laud, celebrate: Luke 1:16; Acts 5:13; Acts 10:46; Acts 19:17. (often so in classical Greek also); passive equivalent to to get glory and praise: ἐν τίνι, in a thing, Philippians 1:20. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H1431 גָּדַל (gādal): To grow, become great, to magnify. Usage: The verb μεγαλύνω is used in the New Testament to express the act of magnifying or exalting, often in the context of praising God or acknowledging His greatness. It can also refer to the act of increasing or enlarging something in a more general sense. Context: The Greek verb μεγαλύνω appears in several key passages in the New Testament, where it is primarily used in the context of worship and praise. One of the most notable occurrences is in the Magnificat, where Mary declares, "My soul magnifies the Lord" (Luke 1:46, BSB). Here, μεγαλύνω conveys the idea of exalting God, acknowledging His greatness and mighty deeds. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 23:5 V-PIA-3PGRK: αὐτῶν καὶ μεγαλύνουσιν τὰ κράσπεδα NAS: their phylacteries and lengthen the tassels KJV: and enlarge the borders INT: of them and enlarge their tassles Luke 1:46 V-PIA-3S Luke 1:58 V-IIA-3S Acts 5:13 V-IIA-3S Acts 10:46 V-PPA-GMP Acts 19:17 V-IIM/P-3S 2 Corinthians 10:15 V-ANP Philippians 1:20 V-FIP-3S Strong's Greek 3170 |
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