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mallon G3123

μᾶλλον (mallon) means “more” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

μᾶλλον Greek · G3123 81 tagged occurrences in 79 verses

Pronunciation guide: mal'-lon Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G3123G

μᾶλλον · mallon · more

μάλα adv., [in LXX for אֲבָל, 3Ki.1:43, Dan LXX 10:21, al.; compar. for מ, Num.13:32 (31), al.; μᾶλλον ἠ (מ), Gen.19:9, al.; superlat., 2Ma.8:7, 4Ma.4:22 12:9 15:4 ;] I. Pos., very, very much, exceedingly (cl.; LXX ut supr.; in NT its place is taken by λίαν, σφόδρα, etc.). II. Compar., μᾶλλον. 1. Of increase, more; with qualifying words: πολλῷ, Mrk.10:48, Luk.18:39, Rom.5:15, 17, Php.2:12, al.; πόσῳ, Luk.12:24, Rom.11:12, al.; τοσούτῳ . . . ὅσῳ, Heb.10:25. 2. Of comparison, the more: Luk.5:15, Jhn.5:18, Act.5:14, 1Th.4:1, 10, 2Pe.1:10; ἔτι μ. καὶ μ., Php.1:9; with compar., Mrk.7:36, 2Co.7:13; πολλῴ μ. κρεῖσον, Php.1:23; μ. διαφέρειν, with genitive, Mat.6:26; μ. ἤ, Mat.18:13; with genitive, 1Co.14:18; as periphr. for compar., Act.20:35, 1Co.9:15, Gal.4:27; μ. δέ (EV, yea rather), Rom.8:34. 3. Of preference, rather, the rather, sooner: with qualifying words, πολλῷ, Mat.6:30, al.; πολύ, Heb.12:25; πόσῳ, Mat.7:11, al.; in a question, οὐ μ., 1Co.9:12; after a neg., Mat.10:6, al.; θέλω (εὐδοκῶ) μ., 1Co.14:5, 2Co.5:8; ζηλῶ, 1Co.14:1; with subst., τ. σκότος ἢ τ. φῶς, Jhn.3:19; μ. δέ, Gal.4:9. III. Superl., μάλιστα , most, most of all, above all: Act.20:38 25:26, Gal.6:10, Php.4:22, 1Ti.4:10 5:8, 17, 2Ti.4:13, Tit.1:10, Phm 16, 2Pe.2:10; μ. γνώστης, Act.26:3 (AS)

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TBESG · G3123H

μᾶλλον · mallon · more: rather

μάλα adv., [in LXX for אֲבָל, 3Ki.1:43, Dan LXX 10:21, al.; compar. for מ, Num.13:32 (31), al.; μᾶλλον ἠ (מ), Gen.19:9, al.; superlat., 2Ma.8:7, 4Ma.4:22 12:9 15:4 ;] I. Pos., very, very much, exceedingly (cl.; LXX ut supr.; in NT its place is taken by λίαν, σφόδρα, etc.). II. Compar., μᾶλλον. 1. Of increase, more; with qualifying words: πολλῷ, Mrk.10:48, Luk.18:39, Rom.5:15, 17, Php.2:12, al.; πόσῳ, Luk.12:24, Rom.11:12, al.; τοσούτῳ . . . ὅσῳ, Heb.10:25. 2. Of comparison, the more: Luk.5:15, Jhn.5:18, Act.5:14, 1Th.4:1, 10, 2Pe.1:10; ἔτι μ. καὶ μ., Php.1:9; with compar., Mrk.7:36, 2Co.7:13; πολλῴ μ. κρεῖσον, Php.1:23; μ. διαφέρειν, with genitive, Mat.6:26; μ. ἤ, Mat.18:13; with genitive, 1Co.14:18; as periphr. for compar., Act.20:35, 1Co.9:15, Gal.4:27; μ. δέ (EV, yea rather), Rom.8:34. 3. Of preference, rather, the rather, sooner: with qualifying words, πολλῷ, Mat.6:30, al.; πολύ, Heb.12:25; πόσῳ, Mat.7:11, al.; in a question, οὐ μ., 1Co.9:12; after a neg., Mat.10:6, al.; θέλω (εὐδοκῶ) μ., 1Co.14:5, 2Co.5:8; ζηλῶ, 1Co.14:1; with subst., τ. σκότος ἢ τ. φῶς, Jhn.3:19; μ. δέ, Gal.4:9. III. Superl., μάλιστα , most, most of all, above all: Act.20:38 25:26, Gal.6:10, Php.4:22, 1Ti.4:10 5:8, 17, 2Ti.4:13, Tit.1:10, Phm 16, 2Pe.2:10; μ. γνώστης, Act.26:3 (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

more, rather.

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How translators render G3123

Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.

BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
more 19
rather 13
all the more 6
instead 5
more and more 2
vvv 2
all the harder 1
be even more 1
contrary to 1
especially 1
even more 1
greater riches 1
have actually 1
have it all the more 1
have more 1
i would rather 1
less 1
louder 1
more readily 1
more than that 1
more will he clothe 1
much 1
or rather 1
the louder 1
the more 1
would rather 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
rather 33
more 29
the more 10
more and more 2
so much the more 2
better 1
far 1
for me 1
more than 1
much 1
the rather 1
vehemently 1

Verses containing G3123

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  1. 2 Corinthians 3:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For if what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which endures!

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  2. 2 Corinthians 5:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    We are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

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  3. 2 Corinthians 7:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort he had received from you. He told us about your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced all the more.

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  4. 2 Corinthians 7:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    On account of this, we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.

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  5. 2 Corinthians 12:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.

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  6. Galatians 4:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But now that you know God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you are turning back to those weak and worthless principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?

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  7. Galatians 4:27 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For it is written: “Rejoice, O barren woman, who bears no children; break forth and cry aloud, you who have never travailed; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband.”

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  8. Ephesians 4:28 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.

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  9. Ephesians 5:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.

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  10. Ephesians 5:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.

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  11. Philippians 1:9 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,

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  12. Philippians 1:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.

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  13. Philippians 1:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.

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  14. Philippians 2:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

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  15. Philippians 3:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    though I myself could have such confidence. If anyone else thinks he has grounds for confidence in the flesh, I have more:

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  16. 1 Thessalonians 4:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.

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  17. 1 Thessalonians 4:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more

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  18. 1 Timothy 1:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.

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  19. 1 Timothy 6:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.

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  20. 2 Timothy 3:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    traitorous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,

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  21. Philemon 1:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I prefer to appeal on the basis of love. For I, Paul, am now aged, and a prisoner of Christ Jesus as well.

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  22. Philemon 1:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.

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  23. Hebrews 9:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!

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  24. Hebrews 10:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

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  25. Hebrews 11:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He chose to suffer oppression with God’s people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin.

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  26. Hebrews 12:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Furthermore, we have all had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. Should we not much more submit to the Father of our spirits and live?

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  27. Hebrews 12:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Make straight paths for your feet, so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.

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  28. Hebrews 12:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    See to it that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if the people did not escape when they refused Him who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we reject Him who warns us from heaven?

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  29. 2 Peter 1:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,

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