Lexical Summary meizon: Greater Original Word: μείζων Strong's Exhaustive Concordance the more. Neuter of meizon; (adverbially) in greater degree -- the more. see GREEK meizon NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originneut. of meizón, q.v. Topical Lexicon Linguistic Orientation The comparative adjective μείζων expresses “greater” in degree, rank, authority, or value. Although Strong’s 3185 is not separately tagged in the Greek New Testament, the form functions throughout Scripture to contrast what is merely “great” with what surpasses it. The biblical writers employ the word to highlight the supremacy of God, the preeminence of Christ, and the surpassing excellence of the new covenant. Divine Supremacy Scripture consistently declares the LORD to be incomparable. “Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods” (Psalm 96:4). The comparative idea surfaces whenever human strength, earthly rulers, or false deities are set beside the living God. The prophets remind Israel that every created power—whether Egypt’s armies, Babylon’s wealth, or the hosts of heaven—are small before Him (Isaiah 40:15-17). Christ, the One Who Is Greater 1. Greater than the temple (Matthew 12:6). As the true dwelling place of God among men, Jesus eclipses the sanctuary that foreshadowed Him. The Greater Commandment When asked for the foremost precept, Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these” (Mark 12:30-31). The comparative form underscores the priority of love, providing the lens through which every statute must be interpreted. Greater Works “For the Father loves the Son and shows Him all He does, and to your amazement He will show Him even greater works than these” (John 5:20). The resurrection, ascension, and outpouring of the Spirit climax those works. Moreover, Jesus promises, “Whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father” (John 14:12). The church’s worldwide proclamation of the gospel manifests this pledge as countless lives are raised from spiritual death. Greater Love “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13). Calvary defines love’s ultimate measure, calling believers to sacrificial service. The apostle John later applies the truth pastorally: “God is greater than our hearts” (1 John 3:20), able to reassure the conscience, and “He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world” (1 John 4:4), guaranteeing victory over falsehood. A Greater Covenant and Priesthood Hebrews presents a sustained contrast between the preparatory and the perfect: Greater Glory to Come “The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former” (Haggai 2:9) anticipates both the post-exilic temple and, ultimately, the indwelling of God among His people in Christ. Paul affirms that “this momentary light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison” (2 Corinthians 4:17), directing hope toward the consummation when faith becomes sight (Revelation 21:3-4). Historical Reflection Early church fathers saw the comparative term as a safeguard against both legalism and Gnosticism. By calling Christ “greater,” they upheld the continuity of revelation while insisting that fulfillment transcends shadow. Reformers drew on the same passages to argue for the sufficiency of Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice over the repeated offerings of the Mass. Pastoral and Ministry Implications • Worship: Adoration rises when the congregation contemplates the “greater glory” of the triune God. Summary While Strong’s 3185 does not appear as a standalone form in the New Testament text, the concept of μείζων permeates biblical revelation. From Genesis to Revelation, the Spirit employs the language of “greater” to magnify God’s attributes, exalt Christ’s redemptive work, and inspire the church to live in the supremacy of divine love and power. Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance μεθιστάναι — 1 Occ.μεθοδείαν — 1 Occ. μεθοδείας — 1 Occ. ἐμεθύσθησαν — 1 Occ. μεθύσκεσθαι — 1 Occ. μεθύσκεσθε — 1 Occ. μεθυσκόμενοι — 1 Occ. μέθυσοι — 1 Occ. μέθυσος — 1 Occ. μεθύει — 1 Occ. μεθύουσαν — 1 Occ. μεθύουσιν — 2 Occ. μεθυσθῶσιν — 1 Occ. μέλανι — 1 Occ. μέλανος — 2 Occ. μέλαιναν — 1 Occ. μέλας — 2 Occ. Μελεά — 1 Occ. ἐμελέτησαν — 1 Occ. μελέτα — 1 Occ. |
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