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μείζων
meizōn
G3187
G:A--C Greek

greater

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Meizon describes angels as surpassing others in strength and power in 2 Peter 2:11.

Its sole attested use marks angels as surpassing others with respect to strength and power in 2 Peter 2:11.

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  1. Surpassing in strength and power · dominant

    In 2 Peter 2:11, the nominative plural masculine comparative form describes angels in the clause that contrasts their strength and power with their refusal to bring a blasphemous judgment. The APB renders the clause "angels, though greater in strength and power."

In the Anselm Project Bible: In 2 Peter 2:11, the APB presents the comparison with "greater in strength and power." This wording confirms the clause's overall comparison rather than isolating each element of the form.

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