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μᾶλλον

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Definition

μάλα

adv., [in LXX for אֲבָל, 3Ki.1.43, Dan LXX 10:21, al.; compar. for מ, Numbers 13:32 (31), al.; μᾶλλον ἠ (מ), Genesis 19:9, al.; superlat., 2Ma.8.7, 4Ma.4.22; 12:9; 15:4 ;]

I. Pos., very, very much, exceedingly (cl.; LXX ut supr.; in NT its place is taken by λίαν, σφόδρα, etc.).

II. Compar., μᾶλλον.

1. Of increase, more; with qualifying words: πολλῷ, Mark 10:48, Luke 18:39, Romans 5:15, 17, Philippians 2:12, al.; πόσῳ, Luke 12:24, Romans 11:12, al.; τοσούτῳ . . . ὅσῳ, Hebrews 10:25.

2. Of comparison, the more: Luke 5:15, John 5:18, Acts 5:14, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, 10, 2 Peter 1:10; ἔτι μ. καὶ μ., Philippians 1:9; with compar., Mark 7:36, 2 Corinthians 7:13; πολλῴ μ. κρεῖσον, Philippians 1:23; μ. διαφέρειν, with genitive, Matthew 6:26; μ. ἤ, Matthew 18:13; with genitive, 1 Corinthians 14:18; as periphr. for compar., Acts 20:35, 1 Corinthians 9:15, Galatians 4:27; μ. δέ (EV, yea rather), Romans 8:34.

3. Of preference, rather, the rather, sooner: with qualifying words, πολλῷ, Matthew 6:30, al.; πολύ, Hebrews 12:25; πόσῳ, Matthew 7:11, al.; in a question, οὐ μ., 1 Corinthians 9:12; after a neg., Matthew 10:6, al.; θέλω (εὐδοκῶ) μ., 1 Corinthians 14:5, 2 Corinthians 5:8; ζηλῶ, 1 Corinthians 14:1; with subst., τ. σκότος ἢ τ. φῶς, John 3:19; μ. δέ, Galatians 4:9.

III. Superl., μάλιστα

, most, most of all, above all: Acts 20:38; 25:26, Galatians 6:10, Philippians 4:22, 1 Timothy 4:10; 5:8, 17, 2 Timothy 4:13, Titus 1:10, Phm 16, 2 Peter 2:10; μ. γνώστης, Acts 26:3

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as μᾶλλον:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

81 total
  1. 2 Corinthians 3:9μᾶλλον · more
    For if the ministry of condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry of righteousness!
  2. 2 Corinthians 3:11μᾶλλον
    For if what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which endures!
  3. 2 Corinthians 5:8μᾶλλον
    We are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.
  4. 2 Corinthians 7:7μᾶλλον · all the more
    …and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort he had received from you. He told us about your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced all the more.
  5. 2 Corinthians 7:13μᾶλλον
    On account of this, we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.
  6. 2 Corinthians 12:9μᾶλλον · all the more
    But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
  7. Galatians 4:9μᾶλλον · or rather
    But now that you know God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you are turning back to those weak and worthless principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?
  8. Galatians 4:27μᾶλλον · more
    For it is written: “Rejoice, O barren woman, who bears no children; break forth and cry aloud, you who have never travailed; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband.”
  9. Ephesians 4:28μᾶλλον
    He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.
  10. Ephesians 5:4μᾶλλον · rather
    Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.
  11. Ephesians 5:11μᾶλλον · rather
    Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.
  12. Philippians 1:9μᾶλλον · more; μᾶλλον · more
    And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,
  13. Philippians 1:12μᾶλλον · {have} actually
    Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.
  14. Philippians 1:23μᾶλλον
    I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.
  15. Philippians 2:12μᾶλλον · more
    Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.
  16. Philippians 3:4μᾶλλον · [have] more
    …though I myself could have such confidence. If anyone else thinks he has grounds for confidence in the flesh, I have more:
  17. 1 Thessalonians 4:1μᾶλλον · all the more
    Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.
  18. 1 Thessalonians 4:10μᾶλλον · more and more
    And you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more
  19. 1 Timothy 1:4μᾶλλον · rather
    …or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.
  20. 1 Timothy 6:2μᾶλλον · all the more
    Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.
  21. 2 Timothy 3:4μᾶλλον · rather
    …traitorous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,
  22. Philemon 1:9μᾶλλον
    I prefer to appeal on the basis of love. For I, Paul, am now aged, and a prisoner of Christ Jesus as well.
  23. Philemon 1:16μᾶλλον
    …no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.
  24. Hebrews 9:14μᾶλλον · more
    …how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!
  25. Hebrews 10:25μᾶλλον · [the] more
    Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
  26. Hebrews 11:25μᾶλλον · rather
    He chose to suffer oppression with God’s people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin.
  27. Hebrews 12:9μᾶλλον
    Furthermore, we have all had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. Should we not much more submit to the Father of our spirits and live?
  28. Hebrews 12:13μᾶλλον · rather
    Make straight paths for your feet, so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.
  29. Hebrews 12:25μᾶλλον · less
    See to it that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if the people did not escape when they refused Him who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we reject Him who warns us from heaven?
  30. 2 Peter 1:10μᾶλλον
    Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,