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μεγάλως
megalōs
G3171
G:ADV Greek

greatly

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megalos describes rejoicing with marked intensity in Philippians 4:10.

The attested use intensifies rejoicing: in Philippians 4:10, the adverb modifies the speaker's rejoicing in the Lord in response to renewed concern.

Senses in use

  1. Intensely in rejoicing · dominant

    In Philippians 4:10, the adverb occurs with the speaker's rejoicing in the Lord after concern has been renewed; the APB renders the clause, "I rejoiced greatly in the Lord."

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Philippians 4:10, the APB presents the clause as "I rejoiced greatly in the Lord." The verse is read as a whole, but its wording confirms an intensification of rejoicing.

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