Strong's Lexicon megistan: Noble, Magnate, Chief Original Word: μεγιστάν Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word μέγας (megas), meaning "great" or "large." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with similar concepts of nobility or leadership is רַב (rab, Strong's Hebrew 7227), which means "chief" or "great one." Usage: The term "megistan" refers to a person of high rank or nobility, often used to describe someone who holds a position of authority or influence. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to denote individuals who are leaders or rulers, often within a royal or governmental setting. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, society was structured with a clear hierarchy, and those referred to as "megistan" were typically part of the upper echelons of this hierarchy. They were often involved in governance, military leadership, or held significant sway in political and social matters. The term reflects the societal norms of the time, where power and influence were concentrated among a few elite individuals. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom megistos Definition the chief men NASB Translation great men (2), lords (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3175: μεγιστάνμεγιστάν, μεγιστανος, ὁ (from μέγιστος, as νέαν from νέος, ξυνάν from ξυνός), a later Greek word (see Lob. ad Phryn., p. 196), once in singular Sir. 4:7; commonly in plural οἱ μεγιστᾶνες, the grandees, magnates, nobles, chief men of a city or a people, the associates or courtiers of a king (Vulg.principes): Revelation 6:15; τῆς γῆς, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance great men, lords. Plural from megistos; grandees -- great men, lords. see GREEK megistos Forms and Transliterations μεγιστάνας μεγιστανες μεγιστάνες μεγιστᾶνες μεγιστάνων μεγιστασιν μεγιστάσιν μεγιστᾶσιν megistanes megistânes megistasin megistâsinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 6:21 N-DMPGRK: ἐποίησεν τοῖς μεγιστᾶσιν αὐτοῦ καὶ NAS: a banquet for his lords and military commanders KJV: a supper to his lords, high captains, INT: made the to great men his and Revelation 6:15 N-NMP Revelation 18:23 N-NMP Strong's Greek 3175 |
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