μεγαλωσύνη
megalōsunēmajestyHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine3 occurrences2 books3 verses
Definition
μεγαλωσύνη, -ης, ἡ
(μέγας) [in LXX chiefly for גְּדוּלָה and cogn. forms, 2 Kings 7:23, Psalm 145:3, al. ;]
greatness, majesty: Hebrews 1:3; 8:1, Jude 25 (elsewhere Eccl. only).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as μεγαλωσύνη:
- גְּדוּלָּהge.du.lah“greatness”67%
- אָבav“father”33%
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Hebrews 1:3Μεγαλωσύνης · MajestyThe Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.
- Hebrews 8:1Μεγαλωσύνης · MajestyThe point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,
- Jude 1:25μεγαλωσύνη · majesty…to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.