μᾶλλον
mallon
rather
neuter of the comparative of the same as μάλιστα; (adverbially) more (in a greater degree)) or rather:--+ better, X far, (the) more (and more), (so) much (the more), rather.
Mark 9:42 · Word #16
Lexicon G3123
| Lemma | μᾶλλον |
| Transliteration | mâllon |
| Strong's | G3123 |
| In-context | rather |
| Literal | more-rather |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μᾶλλον |
| Strong's | G3123 |
SIBI-P1 G3123-01
to-a-greater-degree
| Root | μᾶλλον (mallon) |
| Core Meanings | more, to a greater degree, rather, instead, further |
| Semantic Range | more, to a greater extent, further, rather, instead, all the more, especially, preferably |
| Conceptual Significance | μᾶλλον frequently heightens contrasts or intensifies exhortations in the New Testament (e.g., "all the more," "rather"). It often marks moral or theological emphasis, drawing attention to what is of greater value, priority, or urgency in light of God’s redemptive work. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,D — adverb; comparative form (neuter of the comparative related to μάλα/μάλιστα) used adverbially. It is indeclinable and does not mark gender, number, or case. |
| Rendering Rationale | μᾶλλον is the comparative adverb meaning "more" or "to a greater extent." Rendering it as "to-a-greater-degree" preserves its comparative force and adverbial function, reflecting that it modifies verbs, adjectives, or clauses by intensifying or contrasting them rather than functioning as a noun or adjective. |
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Word Usage (81 occurrences of G3123)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 6:26 | μᾶλλον | mallon | |
| Matthew 6:30 | μᾶλλον | mallon | |
| Matthew 7:11 | μᾶλλον | mallon |