Kratistos κράτιστος
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| κράτιστος | |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | kratistos |
| Strong's number | G2903 |
| Language | Greek |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Gloss | excellent |
| Occurrences | 4 in 4 verses |
| Most frequent in | Acts (3) |
Kratistos (Greek κράτιστος, Strong's G2903) is a Greek adjective meaning “excellent”. It occurs 4 times in 4 verses of the New Testament.
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)
From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
Translated as
| KJV | excellent (2), noble (2) |
|---|---|
| BSB | most excellent (3), his excellency (1) |
Verses
Every verse with Kratistos, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).
Luke
- 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,Therefore, having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
Acts
- Acts 23:26Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings.
- Acts 24:3We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
- Acts 26:25But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.
Notes
- Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
- English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).