◄ 3186. meizoteros ►
Lexicon
meizoteros: Greater

Original Word: μείζοτερος
Part of Speech: Adverb, Superlative
Transliteration: meizoteros
Pronunciation: may-ZOT-er-os
Phonetic Spelling: (mide-zot'-er-os)
Definition: Greater
Meaning: greater.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
greater.

Continued comparative of meizon; still larger (figuratively) -- greater.

see GREEK meizon

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
cptv. of megas, q.v.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3186: μειζότερος

μειζότερος, μειζοτερα, μειζοτερον, see μέγας, at the beginning

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of "greater" or "larger" in the Hebrew Bible is often expressed with words like גָּדוֹל (gadol, Strong's Hebrew 1419), which means "great" or "large." While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between "meizoteros" and a specific Hebrew word, "gadol" serves a similar function in conveying greatness or superiority in the Hebrew Scriptures.

Usage: The word "meizoteros" appears in the New Testament to emphasize the superiority or greater significance of one thing over another. It is often used in contexts where a comparison is being made to highlight the preeminence or greater value of a particular subject.

Context: The Greek term "meizoteros" is a comparative adjective derived from "megas," which means "great" or "large." In the New Testament, "meizoteros" is used to express the concept of something being greater in size, importance, or degree. This term is employed in various contexts to draw a comparison between two entities, emphasizing the superiority or preeminence of one over the other.

For example, in the Berean Standard Bible, "meizoteros" is used in John 14:28, where Jesus says, "If you loved Me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father, because the Father is greater than I." Here, "meizoteros" is used to express the greater authority and position of the Father in relation to Jesus during His earthly ministry.

The use of "meizoteros" in the New Testament often serves to highlight theological truths, such as the supremacy of God, the greater covenant established through Christ, or the preeminence of spiritual realities over earthly ones. It underscores the importance of recognizing and valuing what is truly greater in the divine economy.

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