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Greatness

μέγεθοςStrong’s G3174

megethos

Appears in 1 verse of the New Testament

In short

Megethos is the Greek word usually translated “greatness”. It appears in 1 verse of the New Testament.

“And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,”
Ephesians 1:19 KJV
Meaning

Usually translated “greatness”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.

How it's translated
  • greatness 1

Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.

Where it's used most
  • Ephesians 1

1 book in all.

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    Greek dictionary

    μέγεθος megethos · greatness

    μέγεθος, -ους, τό (μέγας) [in LXX chiefly for קוֹמָה ;] greatness: Eph.1:19 (cf. MM, xvi, see word μέγας).† (AS)

    From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).

    Webster's 1828 Dictionary

    How the English word “greatness” was understood when the King James Version was still the common Bible of English readers.

    GREATNESS, noun

    Largeness of bulk, dimensions, number or quantity; as the greatness of a mountain, of an edifice, of a multitude, or of a sum of money. With reference to solid bodies, however, we more generally use bulk, size, extent or magnitude than greatness; as the bulk or size of the body; the extent of the ocean; the magnitude of the sun or of the earth.

    1. Large amount; extent; as the greatness of a reward.
    2. High degree; as the greatness of virtue or vice.
    3. High rank or place; elevation; dignity; distinction; eminence; power; command.
    4. Swelling pride; affected state.
    All definitions
    1. Magnanimity; elevation of sentiment; nobleness; as greatness of mind.
    2. Strength or extent of intellectual faculties; as the greatness of genius.
    3. Large extent or variety; as the greatness of a man's acquisitions.
    4. Grandeur; pomp; magnificence.
    5. Force; intensity; as the greatness of sound, of passion, heat, etc.

    Noah Webster, An American Dictionary of the English Language (1828). Verse references are checked against the KJV. Read the full entry.

    Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.