μέγιστος
megistos
G3176
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Greek
greatest
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megistos describes the promises in 2 Peter 1:4 as surpassingly great.
The attested use applies a superlative description to the promises granted, presenting them as surpassingly great in 2 Peter 1:4.
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Surpassingly great promises · dominant
In 2 Peter 1:4, the accusative plural neuter superlative form modifies the promises that have been granted; the APB renders the clause "the precious and very great promises."
In the Anselm Project Bible: In 2 Peter 1:4, the APB presents the term within "the precious and very great promises." This wording confirms the clause's overall presentation rather than isolating a precise English equivalent.