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Strong's G2566 καλλίον (kallion)

Kallion means “very well” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2566 — chamran (“Amran”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G2566
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 3

Strong's G2566 Quick Answer

Strong's G2566 καλλίον (kallion) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kallion (kal-lee'-on) adv. 1. (adverbially) better than many [neuter of the (irregular) comparative of G2570] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include very. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
kallion (kal-lee'-on) adv. 1. (adverbially) better than many [neuter of the (irregular) comparative of G2570]
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
very

Meaning and Definition

kallion (kal-lee'-on) adv. 1. (adverbially) better than many [neuter of the (irregular) comparative of G2570] KJV: very well Root(s): G2570

Original Word
καλλίον
Transliteration
kallion
Derivation
Root: καλός R1: 2570
Morphology
adverb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2566. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

good

Usage: καλλίων, -ον compar. of καλός, see: καλῶς καλῶς adv. (καλός), [in LXX for parts and derivatives of יָטַב ;] finely, rightly, well: Luk.6:48, 1Co.14:17, Gal.4:17 5:7, Jas.2:3; λέγειν, λαλεῖν, etc., Mat.15:7, Mrk.7:6 12:28, Luk.6:26 20:39, Jhn.4:17 8:48 13:13 18:23, Act.28:25; as exclamation of approval, Mrk.12:32, Rom.11:20; κ. ποιεῖν, Mat.12:12, 1Co.7:37-38 Jas.2:8, 19; with dative of person(s) (cl. accusative; WM, § 32, 1 β), Luk.6:27; with accusative of thing(s), Mrk.7:37;

with ptcp., Act.10:33 (M, Pr., 131), Php.4:14, 2Pe.1:19, 3Jn.6; προϊστάναι (-ασθαι), 1Ti.3:4 3:12 5:17; διακονεῖν, 1Ti.3:13; ἀνατρέφεσθαι, Heb.13:18; ironically, Mrk.7:9, 2Co.11:4 (but see CGT, in l); κ. ἔχειν, to be well: Mrk.16:18. Compar., κάλλιον (for superl., B1., § 44, 3), very well: Act.25:10.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2566 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kallion, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

very Acts 25:10

How Strong's G2566 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 2 linked usages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2566 (καλλίον) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2566 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2566 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Acts 25:10 KJV

Then said Paul, I stand at Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be judged: to the Jews have I done no wrong, as thou very well knowest.

Strong's G2566 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Solomon 14:19 Septuagint / Brenton

For he, peradventure willing to please one in authority, Forced all his skill to make the resemblance of the best fashion.

Wisdom of Sirach 36:18 Septuagint / Brenton

O be merciful unto Jerusalem, thy holy city, The place of thy rest.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2566.

Acts 25:10 New Testament, KJV
Then said Paul, I stand at Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be judged: to the Jews have I done no wrong, as thou very well knowest.
Wisdom of Solomon 14:19 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For he, peradventure willing to please one in authority, Forced all his skill to make the resemblance of the best fashion.
Wisdom of Sirach 36:18 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
O be merciful unto Jerusalem, thy holy city, The place of thy rest.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2566, grouped by book.

Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 25:10
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 14:19
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 36:18

Strong's G2566 FAQ

What does kallion (καλλίον) mean?

Kallion (Strong's G2566) is a Greek word most simply glossed "very well". kallion (kal-lee'-on) adv. 1. (adverbially) better than many [neuter of the (irregular) comparative of G2570]

How many times is kallion (καλλίον) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G2566 across 3 books.

Where can I study kallion (καλλίον) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2566 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate kallion (καλλίον)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as very. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2566 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2566, with linked reader references where each row is available.