◄ 3176. megistos ►
Berean Strong's Lexicon
megistos: Greatest, very great, most important

Original Word: μέγιστος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: megistos
Pronunciation: meg'-is-tos
Phonetic Spelling: (meg'-is-tos)
Definition: Greatest, very great, most important
Meaning: greatest

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the superlative form "μέγιστος," the concept of greatness is often expressed in Hebrew by words like גָּדוֹל (gadol, Strong's H1419) meaning "great" or "large."

Usage: The Greek word "μέγιστος" is used to denote the superlative degree of greatness or importance. It is often used to describe something that is the greatest in size, power, or significance. In the New Testament, it is used to emphasize the supreme nature or authority of a person or thing.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of greatness was often associated with power, authority, and honor. The use of superlatives like "μέγιστος" would have been understood as a way to express the utmost degree of these qualities. In a biblical context, this term underscores the supremacy and preeminence of God and His works.

HELPS Word-studies

3176 mégistos – the superlative ("-est form") of 3173 (mégas) meaning (the) "very greatest" (ultimate).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
superl. of megas
Definition
greatest
NASB Translation
magnificent (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3176: μέγιστος

μέγιστος, see μέγας, at the beginning

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
greatest

Superlative of megas; greatest or very great -- exceeding great.

see GREEK megas

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