Strong's Lexicon megalósuné: Majesty, greatness Original Word: μεγαλωσύνη Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word μέγας (megas), meaning "great" or "large." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H1420 גָּדוֹל (gadol): Great, large - H1935 הוֹד (hod): Splendor, majesty Usage: The term "megalósuné" refers to the concept of majesty or greatness, often used to describe the divine attributes of God. It conveys a sense of grandeur and supreme authority, emphasizing the exalted nature of God. In the New Testament, it is used to highlight the glory and sovereign power of God, particularly in the context of worship and reverence. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "megalósuné" was often associated with the grandeur and authority of kings and deities. It was a term that conveyed respect and awe, reserved for those of high status and power. In the Jewish context, the term would resonate with the Hebrew understanding of God's unparalleled majesty and glory, as seen in the Old Testament descriptions of God's kingship and divine presence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom megas Definition greatness, majesty NASB Translation Majesty (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3172: μεγαλωσύνημεγαλωσύνη, μεγαλωσύνης, ἡ, only in Biblical and ecclesiastical writings (cf. Winers Grammar, 26, 95 (90); Buttmann, 73, and see ἀγαθωσύνη) (μέγας), the Sept. for גֹּדֶל and גְּדוּלָה; majesty: of the majesty of God, Hebrews 1:3; Hebrews 8:1; Jude 1:25 (so 2 Samuel 7:23; Psalm 144:3, 6 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance majesty. From megas; greatness, i.e. (figuratively) divinity (often God himself) -- majesty. see GREEK megas Forms and Transliterations μεγαλωσυνη μεγαλωσύνη μεγαλωσύνην μεγαλωσυνης μεγαλωσύνης megalosune megalōsunē megalosunes megalōsunēs megalosyne megalosýne megalōsynē megalōsýnē megalosynes megalosýnes megalōsynēs megalōsýnēsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Hebrews 1:3 N-GFSGRK: δεξιᾷ τῆς μεγαλωσύνης ἐν ὑψηλοῖς NAS: at the right hand of the Majesty on high, KJV: the right hand of the Majesty on INT: [the] right hand of the Majesty on high Hebrews 8:1 N-GFS Jude 1:25 N-NFS Strong's Greek 3172 |
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