μάλιστα (málista) — Chiefly

Greek word study: μάλιστα (málista), Strong's G3122. (adverbially) most (in the greatest degree) or particularly

GreekStrong's G3122
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Greek word
μάλιστα (málista)

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(adverbially) most (in the greatest degree) or particularly

Word study
Derivation: neuter plural of the superlative of an apparently primary adverb (very);

KJV translation words: chiefly, most of all, (e-)specially

Where this word appears

Strong's G3122 is tagged on 12 words in 12 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 20:38 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:10.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

especially ×11Especially ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

μάλιστα ×12

Books where it appears most

Acts ×31 Timothy ×3Galatians ×1Philippians ×12 Timothy ×1Titus ×1Philemon ×12 Peter ×1

Verses (all 12)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G3123 μᾶλλον (mâllon).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does málista (G3122) mean?

(adverbially) most (in the greatest degree) or particularly.

How is G3122 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3122 as: chiefly, most of all, (e-)specially.

How often does μάλιστα (málista) appear?

Strong's G3122 is tagged on 12 words in 12 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 20:38 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:10.