Strong's Lexicon
G4080
G4080 — πηλίκος
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | G4080 |
|---|---|
| Word: | πηλίκος |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Etymology: | a quantitative form (the feminine) of the base of G4225 |
| Language: | Greek |
| Occurrences: | 2 |
| Transliteration: | pelikos |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | pay-lee'-kos |
| Meaning: | 1. how much (as an indefinite), i.e. in size or (figuratively) dignity |
| KJV Renderings: | how great (large) |
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
πηλίκος, πηλικη, πηλίκον (from ἧλιξ (?)), interrogative, how great, how large: in a material reference (denoting geometrical magnitude as disting. from arithmetical, πόσος) (Plato, Men., p. 82 d.; p. 83 e.; Ptolemy, 1, 3, 3; Zec 2:2,(6)), Gal 6:11, where cf. Winer, Rückert, Hilgenfeld (Hackett in B. D. American edition under the word ; but see Lightfoot or Meyer). in an ethical reference, equivalent to how distinguished, Heb 7:4.
Englishman's Greek Concordance
πηλίκος (how great (large))
Galatians 6:11
- KJV: Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand
- GK: ίδετε πηλίκοις υμίν γράμμασιν έγραψα τη εμή χειρί
Hebrews 7:4
- KJV: Now consider how great this man unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils
- GK: θεωρείτε δε πηλίκος ούτος ω και δεκάτην Αβραάμ έδωκεν εκ των ακροθινίων ο πατριάρχης