The meaning of “μᾶλλον”
Understanding mâllon reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter of the comparative of the same as μάλιστα + better, X far, (the) more (and more), (so) much (the more), rather. -...
μᾶλλον
neuter of the comparative of the same as μάλιστα + better, X far, (the) more (and more), (so) much (the more), rather. - (adverbially) more (in a greater degree)) or rather
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:25 | “It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?” Word: μᾶλλον (mâllon) | |
| John 12:43 | “For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.” Word: μᾶλλον (mâllon) | |
| 1 Corinthians 9:15 | “But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.” Word: μᾶλλον (mâllon) | |
| Ephesians 5:4 | “Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.” Word: μᾶλλον (mâllon) | |
| 1 Timothy 6:2 | “And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.” Word: μᾶλλον (mâllon) |