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μεγαλοπρεπής G3169

G3169 is the Greek word μεγαλοπρεπής, transliterated megaloprepḗs. The King James Version most often renders it excellent.

Word: μεγαλοπρεπήςTransliteration: megaloprepḗsLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

befitting greatness or magnificence (majestic).

Where it comes from

from G3173 (μέγας) and G4241 (πρέπω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

excellent 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: excellent.

Verses using μεγαλοπρεπής

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

2 Peter 1:17 · KJV

For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3169 mean?

G3169 is the Greek word μεγαλοπρεπής (megaloprepḗs), meaning befitting greatness or magnificence (majestic).

How is G3169 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it excellent (1 time).

How many times does G3169 appear in the Bible?

μεγαλοπρεπής (megaloprepḗs) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3169 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3173 (μέγας) and G4241 (πρέπω).

Nearby entries

G3166 · μεγαλαυχέω — akin to G837 (αὐξάνω) and G2744…G3167 · μεγαλεῖος — magnificent, i.e. (neuter, plural as noun)…G3168 · μεγαλειότης — superbness, i.e. glory or splendor G3170 · μεγαλύνω — to make (or declare) great, i.e. increase…G3171 · μεγάλως — much G3172 · μεγαλωσύνη — greatness, i.e. (figuratively) divinity…

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