Greek Word Study
The meaning of “πλεῖστος”
Understanding pleîstos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
irregular superlative of πολύς very great, most. - the largest number or very large
G4118
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
πλεῖστος
Phoneticplice'-tos
Transliterationpleîstos
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
irregular superlative of πολύς very great, most. - the largest number or very large
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 11:20 | “Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:” Word: πλεῖστος (pleîstos) | |
| Matthew 21:8 | “And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.” Word: πλεῖστος (pleîstos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 14:27 | “If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.” Word: πλεῖστος (pleîstos) |