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