Strong's Lexicon pélikos: How great, how large Original Word: πηλίκος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "pelos," meaning "how great" or "how large." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "πηλίκος," similar expressions of magnitude or greatness can be found in Hebrew words like "גָּדוֹל" (gadol), meaning "great" or "large," which is Strong's Hebrew entry H1419. Usage: The Greek adjective "πηλίκος" (pélikos) is used to express the magnitude or size of something, often in a rhetorical or exclamatory sense. It is typically employed to draw attention to the greatness or significance of an object or concept, emphasizing its importance or impact. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek literature, adjectives like "πηλίκος" were used to convey a sense of wonder or astonishment at the size or greatness of something. This usage is consistent with the rhetorical style of the time, which often employed vivid language to capture the audience's attention and convey the speaker's message more effectively. In the context of the New Testament, such expressions would resonate with audiences familiar with Greek rhetorical techniques, enhancing the communicative power of the text. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as hélikos Definition how large? how great? NASB Translation how great (1), what large (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4080: πηλίκοςπηλίκος, πηλικη, πηλίκον (from ἧλιξ (?)), interrogative, how great, how large: in a material reference (denoting geometrical magnitude as disting. from arithmetical, πόσος) (Plato, Men., p. 82 d.; p. 83 e.; Ptolemy, 1, 3, 3; Zechariah 2:2,(6)), Galatians 6:11, where cf. Winer, Rückert, Hilgenfeld (Hackett in B. D. American edition under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance how greatA quantitative form (the feminine) of the base of pou; how much (as an indefinite), i.e. In size or (figuratively) dignity -- how great (large). see GREEK pou Forms and Transliterations πηλικοις πηλίκοις πηλίκον πηλικος πηλίκος πηλίνας πήλινον pelikois pelíkois pēlikois pēlíkois pelikos pelíkos pēlikos pēlíkosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Galatians 6:11 Adj-DNPGRK: Ἴδετε πηλίκοις ὑμῖν γράμμασιν NAS: See with what large letters KJV: Ye see how large a letter INT: See in how large to you letters Hebrews 7:4 Adj-NMS Strong's Greek 4080 |
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