μείζονος
meízōn
greater
Comparative form of 'large' or 'great'; greater in size, quantity, degree, importance, status, or age. Used both in literal senses (physically larger) and figurative senses (more significant, higher in status, superior, elder). Context determines the aspect of comparison: physical magnitude, exalted position, advanced age (elder), greater authority, or moral superiority.
Hebrews 6:13 · Word #11
Lexicon G3187
| Lemma | μείζων |
| Transliteration | meízōn |
| Strong's | G3187 |
| Definition | Comparative form of 'large' or 'great'; greater in size, quantity, degree, importance, status, or age. Used both in literal senses (physically larger) and figurative senses (more significant, higher in status, superior, elder). Context determines the aspect of comparison: physical magnitude, exalted position, advanced age (elder), greater authority, or moral superiority. |
Morphology ADJ.S GEN M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | greater |
| Literal | greater-of |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μείζων |
| Strong's | G3187 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3187-06
of a greater one
| Morphological Notes | Comparative adjective used substantively; genitive singular masculine (also form used for feminine). Indicates relation or possession: "of a greater one." |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular form μείζονος expresses possession or relation and, as a substantive comparative adjective, denotes "of a greater one." The rendering preserves the comparative force derived from μέγας (great) and reflects the genitive singular morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
of a greater one
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "greater one". |