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The concept of "largest" in the Bible can be understood in various contexts, including physical size, numbers, and spiritual significance. The Bible often uses superlatives to describe the greatness of God, His creation, and His works among His people.

Creation and Nature

The Bible frequently highlights the grandeur of God's creation, which can be seen in the largest elements of the natural world. For instance, the heavens are described as vast and expansive, showcasing God's majesty. Psalm 19:1 states, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands." The vastness of the heavens serves as a testament to God's infinite power and creativity.

The Largest Structures

In the context of human achievement, the Bible mentions large structures, such as the Temple built by Solomon. This Temple was a significant architectural feat of its time, reflecting the glory and splendor of God. In 1 Kings 6:2 , the dimensions of the Temple are given: "The house that King Solomon built for the LORD was sixty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high." This grand structure was the largest and most magnificent building in Israel, symbolizing God's presence among His people.

The Largest Gatherings

The Bible also records large gatherings of people, often in the context of significant events. One notable example is the gathering of Israelites at Mount Sinai, where they received the Ten Commandments. Exodus 19:17 describes this event: "Then Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet with God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain." This assembly was one of the largest and most pivotal moments in Israel's history, marking the establishment of the covenant between God and His people.

The Largest Armies

In terms of military might, the Bible recounts the size of various armies. For example, the Assyrian army, known for its vast numbers and strength, posed a significant threat to Israel and Judah. In 2 Kings 19:35 , the power of God is demonstrated when He delivers His people from this formidable force: "That night the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians." This event underscores God's sovereignty over even the largest human armies.

The Largest Kingdom

The Bible speaks of the kingdom of God as the largest and most enduring of all kingdoms. In Daniel 2:44 , it is prophesied, "In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will shatter all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but will itself stand forever." This kingdom, established through Jesus Christ, surpasses all earthly realms in its scope and eternal nature.

The Largest Sacrifice

The largest and most significant sacrifice in the Bible is the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. His atoning death on the cross is the ultimate act of love and redemption, encompassing all of humanity. John 3:16 declares, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." This sacrifice is unparalleled in its magnitude and impact, offering salvation to all who believe.

In summary, the concept of "largest" in the Bible is multifaceted, reflecting God's greatness in creation, human endeavors, spiritual gatherings, divine deliverance, the establishment of His eternal kingdom, and the ultimate sacrifice of His Son.
Greek
2446. Iordanes -- the Jordan, the largest river of Pal.
... 2445, 2446. Iordanes. 2447 . the Jordan, the largest river of Pal. ... Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Yarden Definition the Jordan, the largest river of Pal. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2446.htm - 6k

4118. pleistos -- most, very great, much.
... Word Origin superl. of polus, qv. most, very great, much. Irregular superlative
of polus; the largest number or very large -- very great, most. see GREEK polus. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4118.htm - 7k

Library

Cardinal Felix Bonpre Sat Alone in the Largest and Loneliest Room ...
... XXII. Cardinal Felix Bonpre sat alone in the largest and loneliest room
of the large and? Cardinal Felix Bonpre sat alone in the ...
/.../corelli/the master-christian/xxii cardinal felix bonpre sat.htm

Cyril Directs the Sacerdotal Office after Maximus, and the Largest ...
... Chapter V."Cyril directs the Sacerdotal Office after Maximus, and the Largest Form
of the Cross, surpassing the Sun in Splendor, again appears in the Heavens ...
/.../chapter v cyril directs the sacerdotal.htm

The Synoptists.
... The events of the last week, from the entry to the resurrection (from Palm Sunday
to Easter), occupy in all the largest space, about one-fourth of the whole ...
/.../schaff/history of the christian church volume i/section 79 the synoptists.htm

Prayer Takes in the Whole Man
... The largest results in praying come to him who gives himself, all of himself,
all that belongs to himself, to God. This is the secret ...
/.../bounds/the essentials of prayer/i prayer takes in the.htm

At the Governor's House
... In the afternoon we took a walk upon the pier, the largest and finest I ever saw. ...
In the evening I preached to the largest congregation I have seen here. ...
/.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/at the governors house.htm

The Task of Modern Idealists Indeed is Made Much Too Easy for them ...
... Few people realize how many of the largest efforts, the facts that will fill history,
were frustrated in their full design and come down to us as gigantic ...
/.../chesterton/whats wrong with the world/chapter 5 the task of.htm

Come and Welcome to Jesus Christ;
... By all Israel here, he intendeth not all of Israel, in the largest sense; "for they
are not all Israel which are of Israel;" "neither because they are of the ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/come and welcome to jesus.htm

Gherardi Sat for Two or Three Minutes in Absolute Silence. ...
... For there were, and ARE great interests at stake in the so-called "conversion of
England,""it is truly one of the largest financial schemes ever set afloat ...
/.../corelli/the master-christian/xxi gherardi sat for two.htm

Yezidees, or Worshippers of the Devil.
... of the eloquent Nahum, clothed in terrible sublimity as they were, met their full
accomplishment in the utter desolation of one of the largest cities on which ...
/.../hayward/the book of religions/yezidees or worshippers of the.htm

Wesley at Nairn, Elgin, and Aberdeen
... The whole town seems moved: the congregation was the largest I have seen
since we left Inverness. And the society, though but of ...
/.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/wesley at nairn elgin and.htm

Thesaurus
Largest (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Largest (2 Occurrences). Matthew 13:32 It is the
smallest of all seeds, and yet when full-grown it is larger ...
/l/largest.htm - 6k

Ossifrage (2 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Hebrews peres = to "break" or "crush", the lammer-geier,
or bearded vulture, the largest of the whole vulture tribe. ...
/o/ossifrage.htm - 10k

Jordan (188 Occurrences)
... stood the city of Dan, the northern border-city of Palestine, there gushes forth
a considerable fountain called the Leddan, which is the largest fountain in ...
/j/jordan.htm - 70k

Ephesus (20 Occurrences)
... metropolis of Asia." It was distinguished for the Temple of Diana (qv), who there
had her chief shrine; and for its theatre, which was the largest in the world ...
/e/ephesus.htm - 24k

Cyprus (12 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary One of the largest islands of the Mediterranean,
about 148 miles long and 40 broad. It is distant about ...
/c/cyprus.htm - 27k

Crane (2 Occurrences)
... Next to the ostrich and pelican they were the largest birds, having a wing
sweep of 8 ft. from tip to tip and standing 4 ft. in height. ...
/c/crane.htm - 12k

Crete (7 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Now called Candia, one of the largest islands
in the Meditterranean, about 140 miles long and 35 broad. ...
/c/crete.htm - 19k

Redeemer (42 Occurrences)
... Those redeemed for the largest life, by the very force of their life, will seize
all powers of this world to make them the servants of divine purposes. ...
/r/redeemer.htm - 45k

Birds (125 Occurrences)
... The largest impressions ever found measured 15 inches in length by 10 in width,
and were set from 4 to 6 ft. ... The largest specimen of this bird stood 10 1/2 ft. ...
/b/birds.htm - 62k

Redemption (46 Occurrences)
... Those redeemed for the largest life, by the very force of their life, will seize
all powers of this world to make them the servants of divine purposes. ...
/r/redemption.htm - 48k

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Largest (2 Occurrences)

Matthew 13:32
It is the smallest of all seeds, and yet when full-grown it is larger than any herb and forms a tree, so that the birds come and build in its branches."
(See NIV)

Mark 4:32
yet when it is sown, grows up, and becomes greater than all the herbs, and puts out great branches, so that the birds of the sky can lodge under its shadow."
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