3172. megalósuné

Lexicon

megalósuné: Majesty, greatness

Original Word: μεγαλωσύνη
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: megalósuné
Pronunciation: meg-al-o-soo'-nay
Phonetic Spelling: (meg-al-o-soo'-nay)
Definition: Majesty, greatness
Meaning: (divine) majesty, greatness.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

majesty.

From megas; greatness, i.e. (figuratively) divinity (often God himself) -- majesty.

see GREEK megas

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from megas
Definition
greatness, majesty
NASB Translation
Majesty (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3172: μεγαλωσύνη

μεγαλωσύνη, 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 (); Wis. 18:24; Sir. 2:18, and often).

Topical Lexicon

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The concept of μεγαλωσύνη in the Greek New Testament is closely related to several Hebrew terms that convey the idea of greatness and majesty, such as גָּדוֹל (gadol, Strong's Hebrew 1419), which means "great" or "mighty," and הוֹד (hod, Strong's Hebrew 1935), which refers to "splendor" or "majesty." These Hebrew terms are often used in the Old Testament to describe the majestic and powerful nature of God, paralleling the New Testament usage of μεγαλωσύνη.

Usage: The word μεγαλωσύνη appears in the New Testament to convey the concept of divine majesty and the exalted nature of God. It is used to emphasize the greatness and glory of God, particularly in contexts of worship and praise.

Context: • μεγαλωσύνη is a term that encapsulates the divine majesty and splendor of God, often used in doxological contexts to ascribe glory and honor to Him. In the New Testament, it appears in passages that highlight the transcendence and sovereign power of God.
• In Hebrews 1:3, μεγαλωσύνη is used to describe the exalted position of Christ, who, after making purification for sins, "sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high." This usage underscores the divine authority and preeminence of Christ, affirming His role in the Godhead.
• Jude 1:25 also employs μεγαλωσύνη in a doxology, ascribing "glory, majesty, dominion, and authority" to God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. This reflects the early Christian understanding of God as the ultimate source of all power and honor.
• The use of μεγαλωσύνη in these contexts serves to remind believers of the awe-inspiring nature of God, encouraging a posture of reverence and worship. It is a term that calls attention to the infinite and incomparable greatness of God, inviting believers to acknowledge His supreme rule over all creation.

Forms and Transliterations

μεγαλωσυνη μεγαλωσύνη μεγαλωσύνην μεγαλωσυνης μεγαλωσύνης megalosune megalōsunē megalosunes megalōsunēs megalosyne megalosýne megalōsynē megalōsýnē megalosynes megalosýnes megalōsynēs megalōsýnēs

Englishman's Concordance

Hebrews 1:3 N-GFS
GRK: 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
GRK: θρόνου τῆς μεγαλωσύνης ἐν τοῖς
NAS: of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens,
KJV: of the throne of the Majesty in
INT: throne of the Majesty in the

Jude 1:25 N-NFS
GRK: ἡμῶν δόξα μεγαλωσύνη κράτος καὶ
NAS: [be] glory, majesty, dominion
KJV: [be] glory and majesty, dominion and
INT: of us [be] glory majesty dominion and

Strong's Greek 3172
3 Occurrences

μεγαλωσύνη — 1 Occ.
μεγαλωσύνης — 2 Occ.