ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΟΝ, κρατιστον
KRATISTON, kratiston
Sounds Like: kra-TIS-ton
Translations: best, most excellent, most powerful, the best thing, the most excellent thing
From the root: ΚΡΑΤΥΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word is the superlative form of an adjective, meaning 'best' or 'most excellent'. It can refer to the highest quality or the greatest power. In some contexts, it is used as a title of respect, similar to 'most excellent' or 'Your Excellency', particularly when addressing high-ranking officials or esteemed individuals. It can also refer to the best or most excellent of things.
Inflection: Superlative, Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative
Strong’s number: G2909 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Aristeas
Codex Sinaiticus
- Psalms — 22:5
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Psalms — 22:5
From the same root
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