- μεγαλειότης
- μεγαλειότης, ητος, ἡ (s. prec. entry; Athen. 4, 6, 130f; Vett. Val. 70, 4; OGI 666, 26 [I A.D.] the pyramids as an awesome sight; 669, 9 [I A.D.]; PGiss 40 I, 5; 11; LXX) in our lit. only of a divine figure or of divine attributes.① quality or state of being foremost in esteem, grandeur, sublimity, majesty (of God: Aristob. in Eus., PE 8, 10, 17; Jos., Ant. 1, 24; 8, 111, C. Ap. 2, 168), of Artemis Ac 19:27. Of Christ 2 Pt 1:16, who was endorsed by a heavenly voice.② quality or state of experiencing high esteem because of awesome performance, impressiveness (cp. the use of θειότης q.v.), Lk 9:43 in ref. to a healing; Dg 10:5 in ref. to actions that would be out of character for God; IRo ins, in ref. to expression of divine mercy. ἡ μ. τῆς προνοίας τοῦ δεσπότου the Master’s wondrous providence 1 Cl 24:5.—DELG s.v. μέγας. M-M. TW. Spicq.
Ελληνικά-Αγγλικά παλαιοχριστιανική Λογοτεχνία. 2015.