3176. megistos

Lexicon

megistos: Greatest, very great, most important

Original Word: μέγιστος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: megistos
Pronunciation: meg'-is-tos
Phonetic Spelling: (meg'-is-tos)
Definition: Greatest, very great, most important
Meaning: greatest

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

greatest

Superlative of megas; greatest or very great -- exceeding great.

see GREEK megas

HELPS Word-studies

3176 mégistos – the superlative ("-est form") of 3173 (mégas) meaning (the) "very greatest" (ultimate).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
superl. of megas
Definition
greatest
NASB Translation
magnificent (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3176: μέγιστος

μέγιστος, see μέγας, at the beginning

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Superlative form of μέγας (megas), meaning "great" or "large."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H1419 גָּדוֹל (gadol): Often translated as "great" or "large," this Hebrew word is used in the Old Testament to describe greatness in size, importance, or significance, similar to the Greek μέγας.
• H7227 רַב (rav): Meaning "many" or "great," this word is used to denote abundance or greatness in quantity or degree, aligning with the superlative sense of μέγιστος.

These Hebrew entries reflect the concept of greatness and importance that is central to the understanding of μέγιστος in the Greek New Testament.

Usage: The term μέγιστος is used in the New Testament to denote something of the highest degree or utmost importance. It is often used to describe the greatest or most significant in a particular context.

Context: The Greek word μέγιστος appears in the New Testament as a superlative form of μέγας, emphasizing the utmost degree of greatness or importance. It is used to describe entities or concepts that are unparalleled in their magnitude or significance. In the Berean Standard Bible, μέγιστος is translated to convey the sense of being the greatest or most significant.

One notable usage of μέγιστος is found in 2 Peter 1:4, where it describes the "precious and magnificent promises" given to believers. This usage underscores the unparalleled value and importance of God's promises, highlighting their supreme significance in the life of a believer.

The term is also used in classical Greek literature to describe the highest rank or status, often in a political or social context. In the biblical context, it serves to elevate the subject to the highest level of esteem or importance, often in a spiritual or moral sense.

The use of μέγιστος in the New Testament reflects the broader biblical theme of God's greatness and the supreme value of His gifts and promises. It serves as a reminder of the ultimate authority and majesty of God, as well as the incomparable nature of His blessings to humanity.

Englishman's Concordance

μείζω — 2 Occ.
μείζων — 26 Occ.
μεῖζόν — 7 Occ.
μείζονα — 7 Occ.
μείζονας — 1 Occ.
μείζονες — 1 Occ.
μείζονος — 3 Occ.
μειζοτέραν — 1 Occ.
μέγεθος — 1 Occ.
μεγιστᾶνες — 2 Occ.
μεθερμηνεύεται — 1 Occ.
μεθερμηνευόμενον — 7 Occ.
μέθαι — 1 Occ.
μέθαις — 1 Occ.
μέθῃ — 1 Occ.
μετασταθῶ — 1 Occ.
μεταστήσας — 1 Occ.
μετέστησεν — 2 Occ.
μεθιστάναι — 1 Occ.
μεθοδείαν — 1 Occ.