πλεῖστος

pleîstos

Number

G4118

Language

Greek

Original word

πλεῖστος

Transliteration

pleîstos

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

the largest number or very large

KJV: very great, most

Root / derivation: irregular superlative of G4183 (πολύς);

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πλεῖστος across 3 verses.

most2×

great1×

3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew2 verses

Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:

And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.

1 Corinthians1 verse

If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.

What does Strong's G4118 (pleîstos) mean?

the largest number or very large

How many times does G4118 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G4118 (πλεῖστος) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “most.”

How is pleîstos translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G4118 is rendered as “most” (2×), “great” (1×).

Where does the Greek word πλεῖστος come from?

irregular superlative of G4183 (πολύς);