Strong's G3175 · Greek
μεγιστᾶνες
megistânes
Definition
grandees
KJV: great men, lords
Root / derivation: plural from G3176 (μέγιστος);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered μεγιστᾶνες across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Revelation2 verses
And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains;
Revelation 18:23And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3175 (megistânes) mean?
grandees
How many times does G3175 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3175 (μεγιστᾶνες) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “men.”
How is megistânes translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3175 is rendered as “men” (2×).
Where does the Greek word μεγιστᾶνες come from?
plural from G3176 (μέγιστος);