Greek Word Study · Strong’s G2903
κράτιστος
kratistos · “excellent”
Used 4 times across 2 books
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.†
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.†
Where it appears
Luke1
Acts3
In the text
Luke 1:3It 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 23:26Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.Acts 24:3We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.Acts 26:25But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
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