μέγα
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).
Revelation 16:9 · Word #6
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.A ACC N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.A — Attributive Adjective — Describes a noun directly |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | great |
| Literal | great |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μέγας |
| Strong's | G3173 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3173-01
great thing
| Morphological Notes | Adjective (substantive use), accusative, neuter, singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective μέγας denotes largeness, greatness, or intensity in size, degree, or importance. In the accusative neuter singular, it functions substantivally as “a great thing,” preserving both the neuter singular form and the core sense of magnitude or significance. |
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