μέγας
mégas
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).
Matthew 28:2 · Word #5
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.S NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
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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