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πλεῖστος G4118

G4118 is the Greek word πλεῖστος, transliterated pleîstos. The King James Version most often renders it most.

Word: πλεῖστοςTransliteration: pleîstosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

the largest number or very large.

Where it comes from

irregular superlative of G4183 (πολύς).

How the King James Version translates it

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

most 2×very great 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: very great, most.

Verses using πλεῖστος

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 11:20 · KJV

Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:

Matthew 21:8 · KJV

And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.

1 Corinthians 14:27 · KJV

If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4118 mean?

G4118 is the Greek word πλεῖστος (pleîstos), meaning the largest number or very large.

How is G4118 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it most (2 times), very great (1 time).

How many times does G4118 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G4118 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: irregular superlative of G4183 (πολύς).

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