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μάλιστα

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greekNew TestamentAdverb12 occurrences8 books12 verses

Definition

μάλιστα, see: μάλα.

μάλα

adv., [in LXX for אֲבָל, 3Ki.1.43, Dan LXX 10:21, al.; compar. for מ, Numbers 13:32 (31), al.; μᾶλλον ἠ (מ), Genesis 19:9, al.; superlat., 2Ma.8.7, 4Ma.4.22; 12:9; 15:4 ;]

I. Pos., very, very much, exceedingly (cl.; LXX ut supr.; in NT its place is taken by λίαν, σφόδρα, etc.).

II. Compar., μᾶλλον.

1. Of increase, more; with qualifying words: πολλῷ, Mark 10:48, Luke 18:39, Romans 5:15, 17, Philippians 2:12, al.; πόσῳ, Luke 12:24, Romans 11:12, al.; τοσούτῳ . . . ὅσῳ, Hebrews 10:25.

2. Of comparison, the more: Luke 5:15, John 5:18, Acts 5:14, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, 10, 2 Peter 1:10; ἔτι μ. καὶ μ., Philippians 1:9; with compar., Mark 7:36, 2 Corinthians 7:13; πολλῴ μ. κρεῖσον, Philippians 1:23; μ. διαφέρειν, with genitive, Matthew 6:26; μ. ἤ, Matthew 18:13; with genitive, 1 Corinthians 14:18; as periphr. for compar., Acts 20:35, 1 Corinthians 9:15, Galatians 4:27; μ. δέ (EV, yea rather), Romans 8:34.

3. Of preference, rather, the rather, sooner: with qualifying words, πολλῷ, Matthew 6:30, al.; πολύ, Hebrews 12:25; πόσῳ, Matthew 7:11, al.; in a question, οὐ μ., 1 Corinthians 9:12; after a neg., Matthew 10:6, al.; θέλω (εὐδοκῶ) μ., 1 Corinthians 14:5, 2 Corinthians 5:8; ζηλῶ, 1 Corinthians 14:1; with subst., τ. σκότος ἢ τ. φῶς, John 3:19; μ. δέ, Galatians 4:9.

III. Superl., μάλιστα

, most, most of all, above all: Acts 20:38; 25:26, Galatians 6:10, Philippians 4:22, 1 Timothy 4:10; 5:8, 17, 2 Timothy 4:13, Titus 1:10, Phm 16, 2 Peter 2:10; μ. γνώστης, Acts 26:3

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

12 total
  1. Acts 20:38μάλιστα
    They were especially grieved by his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.
  2. Acts 25:26μάλιστα · especially
    I have nothing definite to write to our sovereign about him. Therefore I have brought him before all of you, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that after this inquiry I may have something to write.
  3. Acts 26:3μάλιστα · especially
    …especially since you are acquainted with all the Jewish customs and controversies. I beg you, therefore, to listen to me patiently.
  4. Galatians 6:10μάλιστα · especially
    Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
  5. Philippians 4:22μάλιστα · especially
    All the saints send you greetings, especially those from the household of Caesar.
  6. 1 Timothy 4:10μάλιστα · [and] especially
    To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe.
  7. 1 Timothy 5:8μάλιστα · especially [his own]
    If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
  8. 1 Timothy 5:17μάλιστα · especially
    Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
  9. 2 Timothy 4:13μάλιστα · especially
    When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments.
  10. Titus 1:10μάλιστα · especially
    For many are rebellious and full of empty talk and deception, especially those of the circumcision,
  11. Philemon 1:16μάλιστα · [He is] especially [ beloved ]
    …no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.
  12. 2 Peter 2:10μάλιστα · specially [reserved]
    Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they are unafraid to slander glorious beings.