What does megaleiotes mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G3168

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

majesty, magnificence, glory, Lk. 9:43; Acts 19:27; 2 Pet. 1:16*

In the original Greek the word is written: μεγαλειότης

Historical context

What was happening when this word was written?

Roman-Occupied Judea (c. 4 BC-AD 30)

Luke wrote as a historian addressing a Greek audience. He carefully interviewed eyewitnesses and arranged events in order. The social and economic realities he describes — Roman taxation, Jewish religious hierarchy, the marginalization of women and the poor — are consistent with first-century Judea under Roman administration.

The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.

Scripture references

Top 3 Bible verses with megaleiotes

These are the most notable occurrences of megaleiotes (G3168) across the King James Bible.

Luke 9:43

And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,

Acts 19:27

So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought; but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worshippeth.

2 Peter 1:16

For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about megaleiotes

What does megaleiotes mean in Greek?

Strong's G3168 (megaleiotes) is a Greek word that means: majesty, magnificence, glory, Lk. 9:43; Acts 19:27; 2 Pet. 1:16* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does megaleiotes appear in the Bible?

The word megaleiotes (G3168) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G3168?

Strong's G3168 is megaleiotes, a Greek word defined as: majesty, magnificence, glory, Lk. 9:43; Acts 19:27; 2 Pet. 1:16*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is megaleiotes in the Old Testament or New Testament?

megaleiotes is a Greek word found in the New Testament.