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μεγαλωσύνη G3172

G3172 is the Greek word μεγαλωσύνη, transliterated megalōsýnē. The King James Version most often renders it majesty.

Word: μεγαλωσύνηTransliteration: megalōsýnēLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

greatness, i.e. (figuratively) divinity (often God himself).

Where it comes from

from G3173 (μέγας).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

majesty 3×

Strong's own list of renderings: majesty.

Verses using μεγαλωσύνη

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Hebrews 1:3 · KJV

Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

Hebrews 8:1 · KJV

Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;

Jude 1:25 · KJV

To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3172 mean?

G3172 is the Greek word μεγαλωσύνη (megalōsýnē), meaning greatness, i.e. (figuratively) divinity (often God himself).

How is G3172 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it majesty (3 times).

How many times does G3172 appear in the Bible?

μεγαλωσύνη (megalōsýnē) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3172 come from?

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

Nearby entries

G3169 · μεγαλοπρεπής — befitting greatness or magnificence (majestic)G3170 · μεγαλύνω — to make (or declare) great, i.e. increase…G3171 · μεγάλως — much G3173 · μέγας — big (literally or figuratively, in a very…G3174 · μέγεθος — magnitude (figuratively)G3175 · μεγιστᾶνες — grandees

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