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Strong's G3186 μειζότερος (meizoteros)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3186 — yachar (“tarry longer”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G3186
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G3186 Quick Answer

Strong's G3186 μειζότερος (meizoteros) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. meizoteros (meid-zot'-er-os) adj. 1. still larger (figuratively) [continued comparative of G3187] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include greater. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
meizoteros (meid-zot'-er-os) adj. 1. still larger (figuratively) [continued comparative of G3187]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
greater

Meaning and Definition

meizoteros (meid-zot'-er-os) adj. 1. still larger (figuratively) [continued comparative of G3187] KJV: greater Root(s): G3187

Original Word
μειζότερος
Transliteration
meizoteros
Derivation
Root: μείζων R1: 3187
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3186. 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)

greatest

Usage: μειζότερος, see: μέγας. μέγας, μεγάλη, μέγα, [in LXX chiefly for גָּדוֹל, also for מַרְבֶּה ,רַב (incl. μείζων), רֹב (μέγιστος) ;] great; __1. of external form, bodily size, measure, extent: λίθος, Mat.2:60; δράκων, Rev.12:3; ἰχθῦς, Jhn.21:11; πόλις, Rev.11:8; μάχαιρα, Rev.6:4, al. __2. Of intensity and degree: δύναμις, Act.4:33; φόβος, Mrk.4:41; ἀγάπη, Jhn.15:13; ἄνεμος, ib. 6:18; κραυγή, Act.23:9; φῶς, Mat.4:16; πυρετός, Luk.4:38; θλίψις, Mat.24:21. __3. Of rank; __(a) of persons: θεός (MM, xvi), Tit.2:13;

Ἄρτεμις, Act.19:27; compar. (see infr.), Mat.18:1 (cf. Dalman, Words, 113f.); neut. for masc. (Bl., §32, 1), Mat.12:6; __(b) of things: ἁμαρτία, Jhn.19:11; μυστήριον, Eph.5:32; = μεγίστη (see infr., and cf. Field, Notes, 16f.), Mat.22:36; compar. for superl. (M, Pr., 78), 1Co.13:13. __4. __(a) Compar., μείζων: Mat.11:11 23:17, al.; neut. pl., μείζονα, contr. μείζω, Jhn.1:51; double compar., μειζότερος (M, Pr., 236; Bl., §11, 4), III Jo 4; __(b) superl, μέγιστος (Deiss., BS, 365), 2Pe.1:4. (AS)

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How Strong's G3186 Is Translated

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

greater 3 John 1:4

How Strong's G3186 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes 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 New Testament with 1 linked usage.

Strong's G3186 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 G3186 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

3 John 1:4 KJV

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G3186.

3 John 1:4 New Testament, KJV
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3186, grouped by book.

3 John 1 usage, New Testament
3 John 1:4

Strong's G3186 FAQ

What does meizoteros (μειζότερος) mean?

Meizoteros (Strong's G3186) is a Greek word most simply glossed "greater". meizoteros (meid-zot'-er-os) adj. 1. still larger (figuratively) [continued comparative of G3187]

How many times is meizoteros (μειζότερος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G3186 across 1 book.

Where can I study meizoteros (μειζότερος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3186 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate meizoteros (μειζότερος)?

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