μᾶλλον

mallonAdverbG3123

more

From: neuter of the comparative of the same as G3122 (μάλιστα);

Short Definition

(adverbially) more (in a greater degree)) or rather

Full Lexicon Entry

adv.
I
Pos., very, very much, exceedingly .
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

81 times

Appears 81 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
9
Matthew
9
2 Corinthians
8
Romans
8
Acts
7

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 12:22
  • 2 Corinthians 3:9
  • Ephesians 5:11
  • Luke 12:28
  • Mark 7:36

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