957. beltión

Lexicon

beltión: Better

Original Word: βελτίων
Part of Speech: Adverb, Comparative
Transliteration: beltión
Pronunciation: bel-tee'-on
Phonetic Spelling: (bel-tee'-on)
Definition: Better
Meaning: better; adv: very well.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

very well.

Neuter of a compound of a derivative of ballo (used for the comparative of agathos); better -- very well.

see GREEK ballo

see GREEK agathos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
adverb from the cptv. of agathos
Definition
better
NASB Translation
very well (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 957: βελτίων

βελτίων, βέλτιον, genitive βελτιονος, better; neuter adverbially in 2 Timothy 1:18 (Winers Grammar, 242 (227); Buttmann, 27 (24). Sophocles, Thucydides, others).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Comparative form of the Greek adjective ἀγαθός (agathos), meaning "good."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek comparative βελτίων, the concept of "better" or "more excellent" can be found in various Hebrew terms used in the Old Testament. Some related Hebrew words include:

• טוֹב (tov) • Strong's Hebrew 2896, meaning "good" or "pleasant."
• יָתַר (yatar) • Strong's Hebrew 3498, meaning "to remain" or "to be left over," often used in the context of something being superior or more advantageous.

These Hebrew terms, while not direct equivalents, convey similar ideas of goodness and superiority, reflecting the comparative nature of βελτίων in the Greek New Testament.

Usage: The term βελτίων is used in the New Testament to denote something that is superior or more advantageous compared to another.

Context: The Greek word βελτίων appears in the New Testament as a comparative adjective, primarily used to express the idea of something being "better" or "more excellent" than another. This term is derived from the root word ἀγαθός, which means "good," and is used to highlight a qualitative improvement or superiority.

In the context of the New Testament, βελτίων is often employed to contrast the new covenant established through Jesus Christ with the old covenant under the Mosaic Law. For instance, in the Epistle to the Hebrews, the author uses βελτίων to describe the superiority of Christ's priesthood and the new covenant. Hebrews 7:19 states, "For the law made nothing perfect, and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God." Here, βελτίων underscores the enhanced hope and access to God provided through Christ.

The use of βελτίων is not limited to theological comparisons but can also be found in more general contexts where a comparison of quality or advantage is made. The term serves to emphasize the greater value or benefit of one thing over another, aligning with the broader biblical theme of the fulfillment and perfection found in Christ.

Forms and Transliterations

βελτιον βέλτιον βελτίους βέλτιστα βελτίστη βελτίω βελτίων βερσεχθάν beltion béltion

Englishman's Concordance

2 Timothy 1:18 Adv
GRK: Ἐφέσῳ διηκόνησεν βέλτιον σὺ γινώσκεις
NAS: and you know very well what
KJV: thou knowest very well.
INT: Ephesus he served better you know

Strong's Greek 957
1 Occurrence

βέλτιον — 1 Occ.