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G3172 μεγαλωσύνη (megalōsýnē)

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Noun, Feminine
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Quick Definition

μεγαλωσύνη, ης, ἡ n.f. majesty

Strong's Definition

greatness, i.e. (figuratively) divinity (often God himself)

Derivation: from G3173 (μέγας);

KJV Usage: majesty

UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

noun, f. | -ης | μεγαλύνω

87.21 · Status · High Status or Rank [including persons of high status]

prominence, greatness, importance a state of greatness or importance

JUD 1:25

12.5{N:001} · Supernatural Beings and Powers · Supernatural Beings

the Majesty, the Majestic One (a title for God, literally: majesty) one who is characterized by majesty and greatness The use of ‘Majesty’ as a title for God may be rendered in some languages as ‘the one who is truly great’ or ‘... truly important.’ In other instances a more satisfactory equivalent is ‘the one who is truly wonderful.’

HEB 1:3 · HEB 8:1

1 Items 12.4-12.8, (12.9) and 12.12 in this domain are titles for θεός[a] God (12.1). As titles, they have precisely the same reference as θεός[a], but they each contribute distinctive meanings which are legitimate qualifications of the referent in question.

UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament © United Bible Societies, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

μεγαλωσύνη, -ης, 9, only in bibl. and eccl. writ. [ef W. 26,95 (90); B. 73, and see ayabwovrn |, (μέγας), Sept. for on and 77311; majesty: of the majesty of God, Heb. i. 3; viii. 1; Jude 25, (so 2 S. vii. 23; Ps. exliv. (exlv.) 3,6; Sap. xviii. 24; Sir. ii. 18, and often).

Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary

μεγαλωσύνη megalōsynē 3x

greatness, majesty, Heb. 1:3; 8:1; ascribed majesty, Jude 25*

Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon

† μεγαλωσύνη, -ης, ἡ

(< μέγας), [in LXX chiefly for גְּדוּלָה and cogn. forms, II Ki 7:23, Ps 144 (145):3, al.;]

greatness, majesty: He 1:3 8:1, Ju 25 (elsewhere Eccl. only).†

Moulton & Milligan — Vocabulary of the Greek NT

μεγαλωσύνη. To the ordinary citations for this Biblical word we may add Aristeas 192 οὐ κατὰ τὰς ἁμαρτίας οὐδὲ τὴν peyaλωσύνην τῆς ἰσχύος τύπτοντος αὐτούς, ἀλλ᾽ ἐπιεικείᾳ χρωμένου τοῦ θεοῦ, “(οὐ does not smite them according to their sins nor according to the greatness of His might, but uses forbearance” (Thackeray). See s.v. ἀγαθωσύνη, and A. C. Pearson Verbal Scholarship, p. 18 f.

Liddell-Scott-Jones — Greek-English Lexicon

μεγαλωσύνη (megalōsunē) — majesty. μεγᾰλ-ωσύνη, ἡ, greatness, majesty, [LXX]

STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Greek Lexicon

μεγαλωσύνη, -ης, ἡ (μέγας) [in LXX chiefly for גְּדוּלָה and cogn. forms, 2Ki.7:23, Psa.145:3, al. ;] greatness, majesty: Heb.1:3 8:1, Ju 25 (elsewhere Eccl. only).† (AS)

Bible Occurrences (3)

📖 Greek Word Study — In-Depth Study from Precept Austin

Majesty (3172) megalosune

Majesty (3172)(megalosune from megas = great, strong) signifies prominence, importance, preeminence, stateliness, dignity, impressive greatness as a king can be in his bearing. Megalosune signifies that God is greater than all and is used only of God the Father. Majesty is the incomparable, ineffable, regal presence of God as the Ruler of the universe. Hebrews (see below) uses this noun as a "Name" of God the Father. TDNT on the root word megas - The basic sense of megas is “great” or “big” (either people or inanimate objects). We then find such nuances as “high,” “wide,” or, figuratively, “powerful” (gods, rulers, natural forces, dangers, emotional states, impressions, etc.). The word is used in epiphanies and also in courtly style. It may at times have a censorious ring, i.e., “arrogant.” Webster's 1828 on majesty - 1. Greatness of appearance; dignity; grandeur; dignity of aspect or manner; the quality or state of a person or thing which inspires awe or reverence in the beholder; applied with peculiar propriety to God and his works. It is applied to the dignity, pomp and splendor of earthly princes. 2. Dignity; elevation of manner. 3. A title of emperors, kings and queens; as most royal majesty; may it please your majesty. Megalosune - 3x in NT all rendered as "Majesty"... Hebrews 1:3 And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, Hebrews 8:1 Now the main point in what has been said is this: we have such a high priest, who has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, Megalosune - 19 verses in the non-apocryphal Septuagint (usually conveys the sense of greatness) - Dt 32:3; 2Sa 7:21, 23; 1Chr 17:19; 22:5; 29:11; Ps 79:11; 145:3, 6; 150:2; Pr 18:10; Da 2:20; 4:1, 22, 36; 5:18-19; 7:27; Zech 11:3; Ps 145:3 Great is the LORD, and highly to be praised, and His greatness is unsearchable. Ps 150:2 Praise Him for His mighty deeds; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness. "Go to the page below to access live links related to the material on this page - these links include Scriptures (which can be read in context), Scripture pop-ups on mouse over, and a variety of related resources such as Bible dictionary articles, commentaries, sermon notes and theological journal articles related to the topic under discussion." http://www.preceptaustin.org/jude_commentary-2.htm#m

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