G2903: κράτιστος
krátistos · “excellent”
Definition
strongest, i.e. (in dignity) very honorable
KJV translates it as: most excellent (noble)
Word origin: superlative of a derivative of G2904 (κράτος);
Extended definition
κράτιστος, -η, -ον
superl, of κρατύς (Hom.),
1. strongest, mightiest (Hom.).
2. noblest, best (cf. κρείσσων), most excellent (find., Soph., al.): voc., κρατίστε, as title of honour and respect (DCG, ii, 727a), Luk.1:3, Act.23:26 24:3 26:25.†
(AS)
superl, of κρατύς (Hom.),
1. strongest, mightiest (Hom.).
2. noblest, best (cf. κρείσσων), most excellent (find., Soph., al.): voc., κρατίστε, as title of honour and respect (DCG, ii, 727a), Luk.1:3, Act.23:26 24:3 26:25.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2903 is translated
- most excellent ×4
Bible verses with G2903 (krátistos)
Krátistos appears in 4 verses.
- Luke 1:3
It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
- Acts 23:26
Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.
- Acts 24:3
We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
- Acts 26:25
But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.