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Strong's G957 βελτίον (beltion)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H957 — baz (“booty”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G957
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G957 Quick Answer

Strong's G957 βελτίον (beltion) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. beltion (bel-tee'-on) adv. 1. better [neuter of a compound of a derivative of G906 (used for the comparative of G18)] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include very. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
beltion (bel-tee'-on) adv. 1. better [neuter of a compound of a derivative of G906 (used for the comparative of G18)]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
very

Meaning and Definition

beltion (bel-tee'-on) adv. 1. better [neuter of a compound of a derivative of G906 (used for the comparative of G18)] KJV: very well Root(s): G906, G18

Original Word
βελτίον
Transliteration
beltion
Derivation
Root: ἀγαθός R1: 906 R2: 18
Morphology
adverb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G957. 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)

better

Usage: βελτίων, -ον (genitive -ονος), comp. of ἀγαθός, [in LXX chiefly for טוֹב ;] neut. as adv., better, very well: 2Ti.1:18 (also Act.10:28 D). On elative use in these passages, see M, Pr., 78, 236.† (AS)

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How Strong's G957 Is Translated

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

How Strong's G957 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 G957 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 G957 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

2 Timothy 1:18 KJV

The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G957.

2 Timothy 1:18 New Testament, KJV
The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G957, grouped by book.

2 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G957 FAQ

What does beltion (βελτίον) mean?

Beltion (Strong's G957) is a Greek word most simply glossed "very well". beltion (bel-tee'-on) adv. 1. better [neuter of a compound of a derivative of G906 (used for the comparative of G18)]

How many times is beltion (βελτίον) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G957 across 1 book.

Where can I study beltion (βελτίον) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G957 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate beltion (βελτίον)?

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.