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μέγιστος G3176

G3176 is the Greek word μέγιστος, transliterated mégistos. The King James Version most often renders it exceeding great.

Word: μέγιστοςTransliteration: mégistosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

greatest or very great.

Where it comes from

superlative of G3173 (μέγας).

How the King James Version translates it

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

exceeding great 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: exceeding great.

Verses using μέγιστος

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

2 Peter 1:4 · KJV

Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3176 mean?

G3176 is the Greek word μέγιστος (mégistos), meaning greatest or very great.

How is G3176 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it exceeding great (1 time).

How many times does G3176 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G3176 come from?

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

Nearby entries

G3173 · μέγας — big (literally or figuratively, in a very…G3174 · μέγεθος — magnitude (figuratively)G3175 · μεγιστᾶνες — grandees G3177 · μεθερμηνεύω — to explain over, i.e. translate G3178 · μέθη — an intoxicant, i.e. (by implication) intoxication G3179 · μεθίστημι — to transfer, i.e. carry away, depose or…

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