What does πλείων · θυσία mean in the Bible?
πλείων · θυσία is a Greek phrase meaning "greater or better sacrifice".
Greek · G4119, G2378
πλείονα θυσίαν
More in quantity, number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion · sacrifice (the act or the victim, literally or figuratively)
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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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θυσία G2378 sacrifice (the act or the victim, literally or figuratively)
Pronunciation thysía
The act of offering or the victim offered; encompasses both literal Temple sacrifices and metaphorical spiritual offerings.
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What does πλείονα θυσίαν (pleiona thysian) mean in the Bible?
πλείων · θυσία is a Greek phrase meaning "greater or better sacrifice".
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Evidence Summary
Greek phrase. greater or better sacrifice
Strong's G4119, G2378
Lexical occurrences 0 verses Source Gloss
greater or better sacrifice
Word Origins
πλείονα θυσίαν 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