ΜΕΓΙΣΤΗΝΔΕ, μεγιστηνδε
MEGISTĒNDE, megistēnde
Sounds Like: meh-GIS-teen-DEH
Translations: greatest, largest, but, and, moreover
From the root: ΜΕΓΑΣ, ΔΕ
Part of Speech: Adjective, Conjunction
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from the adjective 'ΜΕΓΙΣΤΗΝ' (megistēn), meaning 'greatest' or 'largest', and the postpositive conjunction 'ΔΕ' (de), meaning 'but', 'and', or 'moreover'. The adjective 'ΜΕΓΙΣΤΗΝ' is the superlative form of 'μέγας' (megas), meaning 'great'. The conjunction 'ΔΕ' is often used to introduce a new clause or a contrast. When combined, it typically means 'but the greatest' or 'and the greatest', depending on context.
Inflection: ΜΕΓΙΣΤΗΝ: Singular, Accusative, Feminine; ΔΕ: Does not inflect
Strong’s numbers: G3176 (Lookup on BibleHub), G1161 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book One — 9:18
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