Greek Word Study
The meaning of “μεγαλωσύνη”
Understanding megalōsýnē reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
majesty. - greatness, i.e. (figuratively) divinity (often God himself)
G3172
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
μεγαλωσύνη
Phoneticmeg-al-o-soo'-nay
Transliterationmegalōsýnē
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
majesty. - greatness, i.e. (figuratively) divinity (often God himself)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Hebrews 1:3 | “Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;” Word: μεγαλωσύνη (megalōsýnē) | |
| Hebrews 8:1 | “Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;” Word: μεγαλωσύνη (megalōsýnē) | |
| Jude 1:25 | “To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen. ” Word: μεγαλωσύνη (megalōsýnē) |