3175. megistan

Lexicon

megistan: Noble, Magnate, Chief

Original Word: μεγιστάν
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: megistan
Pronunciation: meg-is-TAN
Phonetic Spelling: (meg-is-tan'-es)
Definition: Noble, Magnate, Chief
Meaning: a great one, a lord; a courtier, satrap, nobleman.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

great men, lords.

Plural from megistos; grandees -- great men, lords.

see GREEK megistos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from megistos
Definition
the chief men
NASB Translation
great men (2), lords (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3175: μεγιστάν

μεγιστάν, 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, ; τοῦ Ἡρῴδου, Mark 6:21. (The Sept. for אַדִּירִים, Jeremiah 14:3; Nahum 2:6; Zechariah 11:2; גְּדולִים, Jonah 3:7; Nahum 3:10; רַבְרְבִין, Daniel, Theod. 4:33, etc.; שָׂרִים, Isaiah 34:12; Jeremiah 24:8, etc.; 1 Macc. 9:37; often in Sir. Manetho 4, 41; Josephus, Artemidorus Daldianus, In Latinmegistanes, Tacitus, ann. 15, 27; Suct. Calig. 5.)

Topical Lexicon

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek term μεγιστάν (megistan) can be compared to several Hebrew terms that denote individuals of high rank or authority. These include:

- H117 אַדִּיר (addiyr): Meaning "noble" or "mighty," often used to describe leaders or rulers.
- H8269 שַׂר (sar): Meaning "prince" or "chief," commonly used for individuals in positions of authority.
- H7227 רַב (rav): Meaning "great" or "chief," used to denote someone of significant status or power.

These Hebrew terms, like "megistan," reflect the concept of greatness and authority, emphasizing the role of such individuals in the governance and leadership within the biblical narrative.

Usage: The word "megistan" is used in the New Testament to describe individuals of high status or authority, often in a political or royal context.

Context: The Greek term μεγιστάν (megistan) appears in the New Testament to describe individuals of notable rank or authority. This term is rooted in the concept of greatness, as indicated by its derivation from μέγας (megas). In the context of the New Testament, "megistan" is used to refer to those who hold positions of power, such as nobles or princes, who are often involved in governance or leadership.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used in contexts that highlight the influence and authority of such individuals. For example, in the Gospel accounts, the term may be used to describe the ruling class or those who are part of the governing body, reflecting their significant role in society and their impact on the events described in the biblical narrative.

The use of "megistan" underscores the hierarchical structures present in the ancient world, where individuals of high rank played crucial roles in political, social, and religious spheres. The term conveys not only the status of these individuals but also the respect and authority they commanded within their respective domains.

Forms and Transliterations

μεγιστάνας μεγιστανες μεγιστάνες μεγιστᾶνες μεγιστάνων μεγιστασιν μεγιστάσιν μεγιστᾶσιν megistanes megistânes megistasin megistâsin

Englishman's Concordance

Mark 6:21 N-DMP
GRK: 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
GRK: καὶ οἱ μεγιστᾶνες καὶ οἱ
NAS: of the earth and the great men and the commanders
KJV: and the great men, and
INT: and the great ones and the

Revelation 18:23 N-NMP
GRK: ἦσαν οἱ μεγιστᾶνες τῆς γῆς
NAS: for your merchants were the great men of the earth,
KJV: were the great men of the earth;
INT: were the great ones of the earth

Strong's Greek 3175
3 Occurrences

μεγιστᾶνες — 2 Occ.
μεγιστᾶσιν — 1 Occ.