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Lexicon :: Strong's G3122 - malista

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μάλιστα
Transliteration
malista (Key)
Pronunciation
mal'-is-tah
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Part of Speech
adverb
Root Word (Etymology)
Neuter plural of the superlative of an apparently primary adverb mala (very)
mGNT
12x in 1 unique form(s) TR
12x in 1 unique form(s) LXX
0x in 0 unique form(s)
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Strong’s Definitions

μάλιστα málista, mal'-is-tah; neuter plural of the superlative of an apparently primary adverb μάλα mála (very); (adverbially) most (in the greatest degree) or particularly:—chiefly, most of all, (e-)specially.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 12x

The KJV translates Strong's G3122 in the following manner: specially (5x), especially (4x), chiefly (2x), most of all (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 12x
The KJV translates Strong's G3122 in the following manner: specially (5x), especially (4x), chiefly (2x), most of all (1x).

  1. especially, chiefly, most of all, above all

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
μάλιστα málista, mal'-is-tah; neuter plural of the superlative of an apparently primary adverb μάλα mála (very); (adverbially) most (in the greatest degree) or particularly:—chiefly, most of all, (e-)specially.
STRONGS G3122:
μάλιστα (superlative of the adverb μάλα) (from Homer down), adverb, especially, chiefly, most of all, above all: Acts 20:38; Acts 25:26; Galatians 6:10; Philippians 4:22; 1 Timothy 4:10; 1 Timothy 5:8, 17; 2 Timothy 4:13; Titus 1:10; Philemon 1:16; 2 Peter 2:10; μάλιστα γνώστης, especially expert, thoroughly well-informed, Acts 26:3.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Acts
20:38; 25:26; 26:3
Galatians
6:10
Philippians
4:22
1 Timothy
4:10; 5:8; 5:17
2 Timothy
4:13
Titus
1:10
Philemon
1:16
2 Peter
2:10

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G3122 matches the Greek μάλιστα (malista),
which occurs 12 times in 12 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 20:38

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 20:38 - grieving and distressed especially over the word which he had spoken, that they would not see him again. And they accompanied him to the ship.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 25:26

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 25:26 - “But I have nothing specific about him to write to my lord. So I have brought him before all of you, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that after the investigation has taken place, I will have something to put in writing.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 26:3

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 26:3 - especially because you are an expert [fully knowledgeable, experienced and unusually conversant] in all the Jewish customs and controversial issues; therefore, I beg you to listen to me patiently.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 6:10

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 6:10 - So then, while we [as individual believers] have the opportunity, let us do good to all people [not only being helpful, but also doing that which promotes their spiritual well-being], and especially [be a blessing] to those of the household of faith (born-again believers).

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 4:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:22 - All [fn]God’s people wish to be remembered to you, especially those of Caesar’s household.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 4:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 4:10 - It is for this that we labor and strive [often called to account], because we have fixed our [confident] hope on the living God, who is the [fn]Savior of all people, especially of those who believe [in Him, recognize Him as the Son of God, and accept Him as Savior and Lord].

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 5:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 5:8 - If anyone fails to provide for his own, and especially for those of his own family, he has denied the faith [by disregarding its precepts] and is worse than an unbeliever [who fulfills his obligation in these matters].

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 5:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 5:17 -

The elders who perform their leadership duties well are to be considered worthy of double honor (financial support), especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching [the word of God concerning eternal salvation through Christ].

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 4:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 4:13 - When you come bring the coat that I left at Troas with Carpus, and the books, especially the parchments.

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Unchecked Copy Box Tit 1:10

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 1:10 -

For there are many rebellious men who are empty talkers [just windbags] and deceivers; especially those of the circumcision [those Jews who insist that Gentile believers must be circumcised and keep the Law in order to be saved].

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Unchecked Copy Box Phm 1:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPhm 1:16 - no longer as a slave, but [as someone] more than a slave, as a brother [in Christ], especially dear to me, but how much more to you, both in the flesh [as a servant] and in the Lord [as a fellow believer].

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 2:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 2:10 - and especially [fn]those who indulge in the corrupt passions of the sin nature, and despise authority.

Presumptuous and reckless, self-willed and arrogant [creatures, despising the majesty of the Lord], they do not tremble when they revile angelic majesties,

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