μάλιστα
málista
especially
An adverb of the highest degree, indicating 'most of all,' 'especially,' or 'in particular.' It primarily signals the greatest extent or degree within a set, and in specific contexts, it may point to something or someone singled out as preeminent or particularly worthy of attention within a group.
1 Timothy 5:8 · Word #7
Lexicon G3122
| Lemma | μάλιστα |
| Transliteration | málista |
| Strong's | G3122 |
| Definition | An adverb of the highest degree, indicating 'most of all,' 'especially,' or 'in particular.' It primarily signals the greatest extent or degree within a set, and in specific contexts, it may point to something or someone singled out as preeminent or particularly worthy of attention within a group. |
Morphology ADV SUPL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
| Degree | SUPL — Superlative — The highest degree |
Common Translation
| Phrase | especially |
| Literal | especially-most |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μάλιστα |
| Strong's | G3122 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3122-01
most of all
| Morphological Notes | Adverb; superlative form from the root μαλ- (via μᾶλλον), functioning adverbially to express highest degree; no case, gender, or number distinctions in usage. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Most of all" preserves the superlative force of the adverb, expressing the highest degree within a set. As a superlative adverb formed with -ιστα, it denotes maximal extent rather than simple comparison. |
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