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κράτιστος G2903

G2903 is the Greek word κράτιστος, transliterated krátistos. The King James Version most often renders it most excellent.

Word: κράτιστοςTransliteration: krátistosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 4 verses

What it means

strongest, i.e. (in dignity) very honorable.

Where it comes from

superlative of a derivative of G2904 (κράτος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

most excellent 2×most noble 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: most excellent (noble).

Verses using κράτιστος

All 4 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 1:3 · KJV

It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,

Acts 23:26 · KJV

Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.

Acts 24:3 · KJV

We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.

Acts 26:25 · KJV

But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2903 mean?

G2903 is the Greek word κράτιστος (krátistos), meaning strongest, i.e. (in dignity) very honorable.

How is G2903 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it most excellent (2 times), most noble (2 times).

How many times does G2903 appear in the Bible?

κράτιστος (krátistos) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2903 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: superlative of a derivative of G2904 (κράτος).

Nearby entries

G2900 · κραταιός — powerful G2901 · κραταιόω — to empower, i.e. (passively) increase in vigor G2902 · κρατέω — to use strength, i.e. seize or retain…G2904 · κράτος — vigor ("great") (literally or figuratively)G2905 · κραυγάζω — to clamor G2906 · κραυγή — an outcry (in notification, tumult or grief)

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