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Strong's G3122 μάλιστα (malista)

Malista means “chiefly” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3122 — yonadab (“Jonadab”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G3122
Language Greek
Linked Usages 19
Books 12

Strong's G3122 Quick Answer

Strong's G3122 μάλιστα (malista) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. malista (mal'-is-tah) adv. 1. (adverbially) most (in the greatest degree) or particularly [neuter plural of the superlative of an apparently primary adverb mala (very)] It has 19 linked Bible usages across 12 books. Visible English usage signals include most. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.

Meaning
malista (mal'-is-tah) adv. 1. (adverbially) most (in the greatest degree) or particularly [neuter plural of the superlative of an apparently primary adverb mala (very)]
Usage
19 linked usages
Books
12 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch
Usage Words
most

Meaning and Definition

malista (mal'-is-tah) adv. 1. (adverbially) most (in the greatest degree) or particularly [neuter plural of the superlative of an apparently primary adverb mala (very)] KJV: chiefly, most of all, (e-)specially

Original Word
μάλιστα
Transliteration
malista
Morphology
adverb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3122. 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)

especially

Usage: μάλιστα, see: μάλα. μάλα adv., [in LXX for אֲבָל, 3Ki.1:43, Dan LXX 10:21, al.; compar. for מ, Num.13:32 (31), al.; μᾶλλον ἠ (מ), Gen.19:9, al.; superlat., 2Ma.8:7, 4Ma.4:22 12:9 15:4 ;] __I. Pos., very, very much, exceedingly (cl.; LXX ut supr.; in NT its place is taken by λίαν, σφόδρα, etc.). __II. Compar., μᾶλλον. __1. Of increase, more; with qualifying words: πολλῷ, Mrk.10:48, Luk.18:39, Rom.5:15, 17, Php.2:12, al.; πόσῳ, Luk.12:24, Rom.11:12, al.; τοσούτῳ . . . ὅσῳ, Heb.10:25. __2.

Of comparison, the more: Luk.5:15, Jhn.5:18, Act.5:14, 1Th.4:1, 10, 2Pe.1:10; ἔτι μ. καὶ μ., Php.1:9; with compar., Mrk.7:36, 2Co.7:13; πολλῴ μ. κρεῖσον, Php.1:23; μ. διαφέρειν, with genitive, Mat.6:26; μ. ἤ, Mat.18:13; with genitive, 1Co.14:18; as periphr. for compar., Act.20:35, 1Co.9:15, Gal.4:27; μ. δέ (EV, yea rather), Rom.8:34. __3. Of preference, rather, the rather, sooner: with qualifying words, πολλῷ, Mat.6:30, al.; πολύ, Heb.12:25; πόσῳ, Mat.7:11, al.; in a question, οὐ μ., 1Co.9:12;

after a neg., Mat.10:6, al.; θέλω (εὐδοκῶ) μ., 1Co.14:5, 2Co.5:8; ζηλῶ, 1Co.14:1; with subst., τ. σκότος ἢ τ. φῶς, Jhn.3:19; μ. δέ, Gal.4:9. __III. Superl., μάλιστα , most, most of all, above all: Act.20:38 25:26, Gal.6:10, Php.4:22, 1Ti.4:10 5:8, 17, 2Ti.4:13, Tit.1:10, Phm 16, 2Pe.2:10; μ. γνώστης, Act.26:3 (AS)

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How Strong's G3122 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render malista, 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.

most Acts 20:38

How Strong's G3122 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch. 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 New Testament with 12 linked usages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
  • 1 Enoch rows are separated from the other corpora rather than being hidden inside a generic apocrypha bucket.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G3122 (μάλιστα) appears 7 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3122 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 G3122 in the New Testament

12 indexed usages in New Testament.

Acts 20:38 KJV

Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship.

Acts 25:26 KJV

Of whom I have no certain thing to write unto my lord. Wherefore I have brought him forth before you, and specially before thee, O king Agrippa, that, after examination had, I might have somewhat to write.

Acts 26:3 KJV

Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.

Strong's G3122 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

6 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 8:7 Septuagint / Brenton

But specially took he advantage of the night for such privy attempts, insomuch that the bruit of his manliness was spread everywhere.

3 Maccabees 5:3 Septuagint / Brenton

The king, after issuing these orders, went to his feasting, and gathered together all those of his friends and of the army who hated the Jews the most.

4 Maccabees 3:10 Septuagint / Brenton

but the king, being very much athirst, although he had numerous springs, could not by their means quench his thirst;

Strong's G3122 in 1 Enoch

1 indexed usage in 1 Enoch.

1 Enoch 25:2 Septuagint / Brenton

and why dost thou wish to learn the truth?' Then I answered him saying: 'I wish to

Usage Excerpts

First 19 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3122.

Acts 20:38 New Testament, KJV
Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship.
Acts 25:26 New Testament, KJV
Of whom I have no certain thing to write unto my lord. Wherefore I have brought him forth before you, and specially before thee, O king Agrippa, that, after examination had, I might have somewhat to write.
Acts 26:3 New Testament, KJV
Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.
Galatians 6:10 New Testament, KJV
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
Philippians 4:22 New Testament, KJV
All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar's household.
1 Timothy 4:10 New Testament, KJV
For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.
1 Timothy 5:8 New Testament, KJV
But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
1 Timothy 5:17 New Testament, KJV
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
2 Timothy 4:13 New Testament, KJV
The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments.
Titus 1:10 New Testament, KJV
For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision:
Philemon 1:16 New Testament, KJV
Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?
2 Peter 2:10 New Testament, KJV
But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.
2 Maccabees 8:7 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But specially took he advantage of the night for such privy attempts, insomuch that the bruit of his manliness was spread everywhere.
3 Maccabees 5:3 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
The king, after issuing these orders, went to his feasting, and gathered together all those of his friends and of the army who hated the Jews the most.
4 Maccabees 3:10 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
but the king, being very much athirst, although he had numerous springs, could not by their means quench his thirst;
4 Maccabees 4:22 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For being at war with Ptolemy in Egypt, he heard that on a report of his death being spread abroad, the inhabitants of Jerusalem had exceedingly rejoiced, and he quickly marched against them.
4 Maccabees 12:9 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And they, rejoicing exceedingly at the promise of the youth, quickly let him go.
4 Maccabees 15:4 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
O in what way can I describe ethically the affections of parents toward their children, the resemblance of soul and of form engrafted into the small type of a child in a wonderful manner, especially through the greater sympathy of mothers with the feelings of those born of them!
1 Enoch 25:2 1 Enoch, Septuagint / Brenton
and why dost thou wish to learn the truth?' Then I answered him saying: 'I wish to

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3122, grouped by book.

Acts 3 usages, New Testament
Acts 20:38 Acts 25:26 Acts 26:3
Galatians 1 usage, New Testament
Galatians 6:10
Philippians 1 usage, New Testament
Philippians 4:22
1 Timothy 3 usages, New Testament
1 Timothy 4:10 1 Timothy 5:8 1 Timothy 5:17
2 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
2 Timothy 4:13
Titus 1 usage, New Testament
Titus 1:10
Philemon 1 usage, New Testament
Philemon 1:16
2 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
2 Peter 2:10
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 8:7
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 5:3
4 Maccabees 4 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 3:10 4 Maccabees 4:22 4 Maccabees 12:9 4 Maccabees 15:4
1 Enoch 1 usage, 1 Enoch
1 Enoch 25:2

Strong's G3122 FAQ

What does malista (μάλιστα) mean?

Malista (Strong's G3122) is a Greek word most simply glossed "chiefly". malista (mal'-is-tah) adv. 1. (adverbially) most (in the greatest degree) or particularly [neuter plural of the superlative of an apparently primary adverb mala (very)]

How many times is malista (μάλιστα) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 19 linked usages for Strong's G3122 across 12 books.

Where can I study malista (μάλιστα) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3122 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.

What English words translate malista (μάλιστα)?

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

Does Strong's G3122 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 6 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha and 1 in 1 Enoch for Strong's G3122, with linked reader references where each row is available.