Strongs Number: G3173
- Greek Word
- μέγας
- Transliteration
- megas
- Phonetic
- meg'-as
- Part of Speech
- Adjective
- Strongs Definition
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compare also G3176 G3187]: big (literally or figuratively in a very wide application)
- Thayers Definition
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1. great
a. of the external form or sensible appearance of things (or of persons)
1. in particular, of space and its dimensions, as respects 1a
b. mass and weight: great 1a
c. compass and extent: large, spacious 1a
d. measure and height: long 1a
e. stature and age: great, old
f. of number and quantity: numerous, large, abundant
g. of age: the elder
h. used of intensity and its degrees: with great effort, of the affections and emotions of the mind, of natural events powerfully affecting the senses: violent, mighty, strong
2. predicated of rank, as belonging to
a. persons, eminent for ability, virtue, authority, power
b. things esteemed highly for their importance: of great moment, of great weight, importance
c. a thing to be highly esteemed for its excellence: excellent
3. splendid, prepared on a grand scale, stately
4. great things
a. of God's preeminent blessings
b. of things which overstep the province of a created being, proud (presumptuous) things, full of arrogance, derogatory to the majesty of God
- Origin
- Including the prolonged forms femine μεγάλη megalē plural μέγάλοι megaloi etc.
- Bible Usage
- (+ fear) exceedingly great (-est) high large loud mighty + (be) sore (afraid) strong X-(idiom) to years.