μέγας
mégas
great
Large in size, extent, or intensity; principal, important, or eminent. Used both literally (of physical size or magnitude) and metaphorically (of status, degree, significance, or intensity). Commonly denotes something or someone of notable greatness, whether spatially, quantitatively, or qualitatively. In various contexts, can refer to intensity (e.g. great fear), importance (the greatest commandment), or eminence (a great leader).
Luke 1:32 · Word #3
Lexicon G3173
| Lemma | μέγας |
| Transliteration | mégas |
| Strong's | G3173 |
| Definition | Large in size, extent, or intensity; principal, important, or eminent. Used both literally (of physical size or magnitude) and metaphorically (of status, degree, significance, or intensity). Commonly denotes something or someone of notable greatness, whether spatially, quantitatively, or qualitatively. In various contexts, can refer to intensity (e.g. great fear), importance (the greatest commandment), or eminence (a great leader). |
Morphology ADJ.P NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.P — Predicate Adjective — Linked to the subject by a verb |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | great |
| Literal | great |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μέγας |
| Strong's | G3173 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3173-15
great
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, nominative masculine singular (predicate use). |
| Rendering Rationale | "Great" directly reflects the root μεγ- denoting largeness, importance, or intensity. As nominative masculine singular, it stands as a singular predicate adjective describing a masculine subject. |
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