Word Study
The meaning of “μέγας”
Understanding mégas reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
G3173
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
μέγας
Phoneticmeg'-as
Transliterationmégas
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
(including the prolonged forms, feminine , plural , etc.; compare also μέγιστος, μείζων) (+ fear) exceedingly, great(-est), high, large, loud, mighty, + (be) sore (afraid), strong, X to years. - big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
183 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
183x
Most Frequent Book
Revelation
Book Distribution
Matthew20
Mark14
Luke25
John5
Acts28
Romans1
1 Corinthians2
2 Corinthians1
Ephesians1
1 Timothy2
2 Timothy1
Titus1
Hebrews6
Jude1
Revelation75
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Greek meaning of 'μέγας' deepen your understanding of Matthew 22:36?