μεγάλης
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).
Acts 19:35 · Word #23
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 GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.A — Attributive Adjective — Describes a noun directly |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | great |
| Literal | great |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μέγας |
| Strong's | G3173 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3173-08
of great
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, genitive feminine singular (Gr,AA,,,,GFS); attributive form modifying a feminine noun in the genitive case. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive feminine singular form denotes something characterized by greatness belonging to or describing a feminine noun. "Of great" preserves the attributive force and genitive case while maintaining the root sense of magnitude or intensity. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
of great
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "great". |