G3173 μέγας (mégas) — great

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G3173

big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)

KJV usage: :--(+ fear) exceedingly, great(-est), high, large, loud, mighty, + (be) sore (afraid), strong, X to years.

Etymology: (including the prolonged forms, feminine , plural , etc.; compare also , );

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

great, large in size, Mt. 27:60; Mk. 4:32; great, much, numerous, Mk. 5:11; Heb. 11:26; great, grown up, adult, Heb. 11:24; great, vehement, intense, Mt. 2:10; 28:8; great, sumptuous, Lk. 5:29; great, important, weighty, of high importance, 1 Cor. 9:11; 13:13; great, splendid, magnificent, Rev. 15:3; extraordinary, wonderful, 2 Cor. 11:15; great, solemn, Jn. 7:37; 19:31; great in rank, noble, Rev. 11:18; 13:16; great in dignity, distinguished, eminent, illustrious, powerful, Mt. 5:19; 18:1, 4; great, arrogant, boastful, Rev. 13:5

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 2:10 Matthew 4:16 Matthew 5:19 Matthew 5:35 Matthew 7:27 Matthew 8:24 Matthew 8:26 Matthew 11:11 Matthew 12:6 Matthew 13:32 Matthew 15:28 Matthew 18:1 Matthew 18:4 Matthew 20:25 Matthew 20:26 + 216 more →

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