μέγας

megasAdjectiveG3173

great

From: (including the prolonged forms, feminine , plural , etc.; compare also G3176 (μέγιστος), G3187 (μείζων));

Short Definition

big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)

Full Lexicon Entry

great
1.of external form, bodily size, measure, extent
2.Of intensity and degree
3.Of rank
aof persons
bof things
4.
aCompar., μείζων
bsuperl, μέγιστος
LXX Usage: chiefly for גָּדוֹל, also for מַרְבֶּה,רַב (incl. μείζων), רֹב (μέγιστος)

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

232 times

Appears 232 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
75
Luke
32
Acts
29
Matthew
29
John
17

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 12:31
  • Hebrews 10:35
  • Luke 22:26
  • Mark 10:42
  • Revelation 16:9

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