The meaning of “μάλιστα”
Understanding málista reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter plural of the superlative of an apparently primary adverb (very) chiefly, most of all, (e-)specially. - (adverbia...
μάλιστα
neuter plural of the superlative of an apparently primary adverb (very) chiefly, most of all, (e-)specially. - (adverbially) most (in the greatest degree) or particularly
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 25:26 | “Of whom I have no certain thing to write unto my lord. Wherefore I have brought him forth before you, and specially before thee, O king Agrippa, that, after examination had, I might have somewhat to write.” Word: μάλιστα (málista) | |
| Philippians 4:22 | “All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Cesar’s household.” Word: μάλιστα (málista) | |
| 1 Timothy 5:8 | “But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.” Word: μάλιστα (málista) | |
| 2 Timothy 4:13 | “The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments.” Word: μάλιστα (málista) | |
| Titus 1:10 | “For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision:” Word: μάλιστα (málista) |