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Strong's G3168 μεγαλειότης (megaleiotes)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3168 — yechezqel (“Ezekiel”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G3168
Language Greek
Linked Usages 6
Books 5

Strong's G3168 Quick Answer

Strong's G3168 μεγαλειότης (megaleiotes) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. megaleiotes (meg-al-ei-ot'-ace) n. 1. superbness, i.e. glory or splendor [from G3167] It has 6 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include mighty, magnificence, and majesty. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
megaleiotes (meg-al-ei-ot'-ace) n. 1. superbness, i.e. glory or splendor [from G3167]
Usage
6 linked usages
Books
5 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
mighty, magnificence, and majesty

Meaning and Definition

megaleiotes (meg-al-ei-ot'-ace) n. 1. superbness, i.e. glory or splendor [from G3167] KJV: magnificence, majesty, mighty power Root(s): G3167

Original Word
μεγαλειότης
Transliteration
megaleiotes
Derivation
Root: μεγαλεῖος R1: 3167
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3168. 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)

majesty

Usage: μεγαλειότης, -ητος, ἡ (μεγαλεῖος) [in LXX: Jer.33:9 (תִּפְאָרָה), Dan LXX 7:27, 1Es.1:5 Est.4:40 * ;] splendour, magnificence: Luk.9:43, Act.19:27, 2Pe.1:16 (frequently in π. as a ceremonial title, MM, xvi).† (AS)

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How Strong's G3168 Is Translated

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

magnificence Acts 19:27 majesty 2 Peter 1:16 mighty Luke 9:43

How Strong's G3168 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and Septuagint / Greek Old 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 New Testament with 3 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • 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 G3168 (μεγαλειότης) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3168 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 G3168 in the New Testament

3 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 9:43 KJV

And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,

Acts 19:27 KJV

So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought; but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worshippeth.

2 Peter 1:16 KJV

For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

Strong's G3168 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Jeremiah 40:9 Septuagint / Brenton

And it shall be for joy and praise, and for glory to all the people of the earth, who shall hear all the good that I will do: and they shall fear and be provoked for all the good things and for all the peace which I will bring upon them.

Strong's G3168 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Esdras 1:4 Septuagint / Brenton

and said, Ye shall no more bear the ark upon your shoulders: now therefore serve the Lord your God, and minister unto his people Israel, and prepare you after your families and kindred,

1 Esdras 4:40 Septuagint / Brenton

Neither in her judgment is any unrighteousness; and she is the strength, kingdom, power, and majesty of all ages. Blessed be the God of truth.

Usage Excerpts

First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3168.

Jeremiah 40:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And it shall be for joy and praise, and for glory to all the people of the earth, who shall hear all the good that I will do: and they shall fear and be provoked for all the good things and for all the peace which I will bring upon them.
Luke 9:43 New Testament, KJV
And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,
Acts 19:27 New Testament, KJV
So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought; but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worshippeth.
2 Peter 1:16 New Testament, KJV
For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
1 Esdras 1:4 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
and said, Ye shall no more bear the ark upon your shoulders: now therefore serve the Lord your God, and minister unto his people Israel, and prepare you after your families and kindred,
1 Esdras 4:40 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Neither in her judgment is any unrighteousness; and she is the strength, kingdom, power, and majesty of all ages. Blessed be the God of truth.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3168, grouped by book.

Jeremiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
2 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
1 Esdras 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G3168 FAQ

What does megaleiotes (μεγαλειότης) mean?

Megaleiotes (Strong's G3168) is a Greek word most simply glossed "superbness". megaleiotes (meg-al-ei-ot'-ace) n. 1. superbness, i.e. glory or splendor [from G3167]

How many times is megaleiotes (μεγαλειότης) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's G3168 across 5 books.

Where can I study megaleiotes (μεγαλειότης) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3168 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate megaleiotes (μεγαλειότης)?

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

Does Strong's G3168 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G3168, with linked reader references where each row is available.