Quick Definition
majesty
Strong's Definition
greatness, i.e. (figuratively) divinity (often God himself)
Derivation: from G3173 (μέγας);
KJV Usage: majesty
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
μεγαλωσύνη, μεγαλωσύνης, ἡ, only in Biblical and ecclesiastical writings (cf. Winers Grammar, 26, 95 (90); Buttmann, 73, and see ἀγαθωσύνη) (μέγας), the Sept. for βΙΜγΖμ and βΐΜγεΜμΘδ; majesty: of the majesty of God, Heb_1:3; Heb_8:1; Jud_1:25 (so 2Sa_7:23; Psa_144:3; Psa_144:6 (); Wis_18:24; Sir_2:18, and often).
Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary
μεγαλωσύνη megalōsynē 3x
greatness, majesty, Heb_1:3 ; Heb_8:1 ; ascribed majesty, Jud_1:25
Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon
† μεγαλωσύνη , -ης , ἡ ( < μέγας ),
[in LXX chiefly for H1420 and cogn . forms, 2Sa_7:23 , Psa_145:3 , al. ;]
greatness, majesty: Heb_1:3 ; Heb_8:1 , Jud_1:25 (elsewhere Eccl. only).†
Moulton & Milligan — Vocabulary of the Greek NT
μεγαλωσύνη [page 392]
To the ordinary citations for this Biblical word we may add Aristeas 192 οὐ κατὰ τὰς ἁμαρτίας οὐδὲ τὴν μεγαλωσύνην τῆς ἰσχύος τύπτοντος αὐτούς , ἀλλ᾽ ἐπιεικείᾳ χρωμένου τοῦ θεοῦ , God does not smite them according to their sins nor according to the greatness of His might, but uses forbearance (Thackeray). See s.v. ἀγαθωσύνη , and A. C. Pearson Verbal Scholarship , p. 18 f.
Liddell-Scott — Intermediate Greek Lexicon
μεγαλωσύνη μεγα^λωσύνη, ἡ, [Etym: μέγας] "greatness, majesty", NTest.
STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Greek Lexicon
μεγαλωσύνη, -ης, ἡ
(μέγας) [in LXX chiefly for גְּדוּלָה and cogn. forms, 2Ki.7:23, Psa.145:3, al. ;]
greatness, majesty: Heb.1:3 8:1, Ju 25 (elsewhere Eccl. only).†
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📖 In-Depth Word Study
Majesty (3172) megalosune
Majesty (3172)(megalosune from megas = great, strong) signifies prominence, importance, preeminence, stateliness, dignity, impressive greatness as a king can be in his bearing. Megalosune signifies that God is greater than all and is used only of God the Father. Majesty is the incomparable, ineffable, regal presence of God as the Ruler of the universe. Hebrews (see below) uses this noun as a "Name" of God the Father.
TDNT on the root word megas - The basic sense of megas is “great” or “big” (either people or inanimate objects). We then find such nuances as “high,” “wide,” or, figuratively, “powerful” (gods, rulers, natural forces, dangers, emotional states, impressions, etc.). The word is used in epiphanies and also in courtly style. It may at times have a censorious ring, i.e., “arrogant.”
Webster's 1828 on majesty - 1. Greatness of appearance; dignity; grandeur; dignity of aspect or manner; the quality or state of a person or thing which inspires awe or reverence in the beholder; applied with peculiar propriety to God and his works. It is applied to the dignity, pomp and splendor of earthly princes. 2. Dignity; elevation of manner. 3. A title of emperors, kings and queens; as most royal majesty; may it please your majesty.
Megalosune - 3x in NT all rendered as "Majesty"...
Hebrews 1:3 And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
Hebrews 8:1 Now the main point in what has been said is this: we have such a high priest, who has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens,
Megalosune - 19 verses in the non-apocryphal Septuagint (usually conveys the sense of greatness) - Dt 32:3; 2Sa 7:21, 23; 1Chr 17:19; 22:5; 29:11; Ps 79:11; 145:3, 6; 150:2; Pr 18:10; Da 2:20; 4:1, 22, 36; 5:18-19; 7:27; Zech 11:3;
Ps 145:3 Great is the LORD, and highly to be praised, and His greatness is unsearchable.
Ps 150:2 Praise Him for His mighty deeds; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness.
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