What does πλείων · δώδεκα · λεγεών mean in the Bible?
πλείων · δώδεκα · λεγεών is a Greek phrase meaning "more in quantity, number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion".
Greek · G4119, G1427, G3003
πλείω δώδεκα λεγιῶνας
More in quantity, number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion · twelve · Legion
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πλείων G4119 more in quantity, number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion
Pronunciation pleíōn
Comparative form emphasizing greater quantity, number, or degree than a contrasting alternative or standard.
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δώδεκα G1427 twelve
Pronunciation dṓdeka
Symbolic number representing God's people; especially designates the Twelve Apostles as foundational to Jesus' covenant community.
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λεγεών G3003 Legion
Pronunciation legeṓn
Roman military unit of about 6,000 soldiers; used metaphorically for vast multitude or overwhelming force.
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What does πλείω δώδεκα λεγιῶνας (pleiō dōdeka legiōnas) mean in the Bible?
πλείων · δώδεκα · λεγεών is a Greek phrase meaning "more in quantity, number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion".
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Evidence Summary
Greek phrase. more in quantity, number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion
Strong's G4119, G1427, G3003
Lexical occurrences 0 verses Source Gloss
more in quantity, number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion
Word Origins
πλείω δώδεκα λεγιῶνας is built from this root:
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MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0
Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0
Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain