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μάλιστα G3122
G3122 is the Greek word μάλιστα, transliterated málista. The King James Version most often renders it specially.
What it means
(adverbially) most (in the greatest degree) or particularly.
Where it comes from
neuter plural of the superlative of an apparently primary adverb (very).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 12 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: chiefly, most of all, (e-)specially.
Verses using μάλιστα
All 12 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 20:38 · KJV
Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship.
Acts 25:26 · KJV
Of whom I have no certain thing to write unto my lord. Wherefore I have brought him forth before you, and specially before thee, O king Agrippa, that, after examination had, I might have somewhat to write.
Acts 26:3 · KJV
Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.
Galatians 6:10 · KJV
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
Philippians 4:22 · KJV
All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar’s household.
1 Timothy 4:10 · KJV
For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.
1 Timothy 5:8 · KJV
But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
1 Timothy 5:17 · KJV
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
2 Timothy 4:13 · KJV
The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments.
Titus 1:10 · KJV
For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision:
Philemon 1:16 · KJV
Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?
2 Peter 2:10 · KJV
But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3122 mean?
G3122 is the Greek word μάλιστα (málista), meaning (adverbially) most (in the greatest degree) or particularly.
How is G3122 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it specially (5 times), especially (3 times), chiefly (2 times), most of all (1 time), men especially (1 time).
How many times does G3122 appear in the Bible?
μάλιστα (málista) is tagged in 12 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3122 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter plural of the superlative of an apparently primary adverb (very).
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