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.
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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.