Lexicon megalós: Great, large, mighty, important Original Word: μεγάλος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance greatly. Adverb from megas; much -- greatly. see GREEK megas NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from megas Definition greatly NASB Translation greatly (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3171: μεγάλωςμεγάλως, adverb,greatly: Philippians 4:10. (From Homer down.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root word μέγας (megas), meaning "great" or "large."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H1419 גָּדוֹל (gadol): Often used in the Old Testament to describe greatness in size, age, or importance. Usage: The word "μεγάλος" is used in various contexts throughout the New Testament to describe physical size, numerical greatness, or metaphorical significance. It is often used to emphasize the grandeur or importance of a subject. Context: In the New Testament, "μεγάλος" appears in numerous passages, highlighting both literal and figurative greatness. For instance, in Matthew 5:19, Jesus speaks of those who will be called "least" and "great" in the kingdom of heaven, using "μεγάλος" to denote spiritual significance and honor. In Luke 1:32, the angel Gabriel tells Mary that her son will be "great" (μεγάλος) and will be called the Son of the Most High, emphasizing the future prominence and divine nature of Jesus. Forms and Transliterations μεγαλως μεγάλως megalos megalōs megálos megálōsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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