Original Word: μεγαλύνω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: megalunó
Pronunciation: meg-al-oo'-no
Phonetic Spelling: (meg-al-oo'-no)
Definition: To magnify, to exalt, to make great
Meaning: (a) I enlarge, lengthen, (b) I increase, magnify, extol.

enlarge, magnify, exalt

From megas; to make (or declare) great, i.e. Increase or (figuratively) extol -- enlarge, magnify, shew great.

see GREEK megas

Word Origin
from megas
Definition
to make or declare great
NASB Translation
displayed...great (1), enlarged (1), exalted (1), exalting (1), exalts (1), held...in high esteem (1), high esteem (1), lengthen (1), magnified (1).

STRONGS NT 3170: μεγαλύνω

μεγαλύνω; imperfect ἐμεγαλυνον; passive (imperfect 3 person singular ἐμεγαλύνετο); 1 aorist infinitive μεγαλυνθῆναι; 1 future μεγαλυνθήσομαι; (μέγας); from (Aeschylus and) Thucydides down; the Sept. mostly for הִגְדִּיל;

1. to make great, magnify (Vulg.magnifico): τινα or τί, properly, of dimension, Matthew 23:5 (here A. V. enlarge); passive to increase: of bodily stature, ἐμεγαλύνθη τό παιδάριον, 1 Samuel 2:21; so in a figure, 2 Corinthians 10:15, of Paul, that his apostolic efficiency among the Corinthians may increase more and more and have more abundant results (others refer this to 2; see Meyer (edited by Heinrici) in the place cited). metaphorically, to make conspicious: Luke 1:58 (on which see ἔλεος, 2 a.).

2. to deem or declare great, i. e. to esteem highly, to extol, laud, celebrate: Luke 1:16; Acts 5:13; Acts 10:46; Acts 19:17. (often so in classical Greek also); passive equivalent to to get glory and praise: ἐν τίνι, in a thing, Philippians 1:20.

Word Origin: Derived from μέγας (mégas), meaning "great" or "large."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H1431 גָּדַל (gādal): To grow, become great, to magnify.
• H7311 רוּם (rûm): To be high, exalted, to lift up.

These Hebrew terms share a similar semantic range with μεγαλύνω, often used in the Old Testament to describe the act of exalting or magnifying God, His name, or His deeds.

Usage: The verb μεγαλύνω is used in the New Testament to express the act of magnifying or exalting, often in the context of praising God or acknowledging His greatness. It can also refer to the act of increasing or enlarging something in a more general sense.

Context: The Greek verb μεγαλύνω appears in several key passages in the New Testament, where it is primarily used in the context of worship and praise. One of the most notable occurrences is in the Magnificat, where Mary declares, "My soul magnifies the Lord" (Luke 1:46, BSB). Here, μεγαλύνω conveys the idea of exalting God, acknowledging His greatness and mighty deeds.

In Acts 10:46, the term is used to describe the reaction of those who heard the Gentiles speaking in tongues and "magnifying God." This usage underscores the response of awe and reverence towards God's work and presence.

Additionally, in Philippians 1:20, Paul expresses his hope that Christ will be "magnified" in his body, whether by life or by death. This reflects the apostle's desire for Christ to be exalted and honored through his life and testimony.

The verb μεγαλύνω, therefore, carries a dual connotation of both verbal praise and the broader concept of making something or someone appear greater or more significant. It is a term that encapsulates the act of glorifying God, both in word and deed, and is a reminder of the believer's call to live a life that reflects and exalts the greatness of God.

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