μάλιστα

malistaAdverbG3122

especially

From: neuter plural of the superlative of an apparently primary adverb (very);

Short Definition

(adverbially) most (in the greatest degree) or particularly

Full Lexicon Entry

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II
Compar., μᾶλλον.
1.Of increase, more; with qualifying words
2.Of comparison, the more
3.Of preference, rather, the rather, sooner
III
Superl., μάλιστα, most, most of all, above all: ,; μ. γνώστης
LXX Usage: for אֲבָל, Dan LXX compar. for מ, (31) μᾶλλον ἠ (מ), superlat.

Grammar

Part of Speech Adverb

Morphology G:ADV

DescriptionGreek Adverb

Occurrences

12 times

Appears 12 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Timothy
3
Acts
3
2 Peter
1
2 Timothy
1
Galatians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Timothy 4:10
  • 1 Timothy 5:17
  • 2 Timothy 4:13
  • Acts 25:26
  • Galatians 6:10

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