Majesty (3172)(megalosune from megas = great, strong) signifies prominence, importance, preeminence, stateliness, dignity, impressive greatness as a king can be in his bearing. Megalosune signifies that God is greater than all and is used only of God the Father. Majesty is the incomparable, ineffable, regal presence of God as the Ruler of the universe. Hebrews (see below) uses this noun as a "Name" of God the Father.
TDNT on the root word megas - The basic sense of megas is “great” or “big” (either people or inanimate objects). We then find such nuances as “high,” “wide,” or, figuratively, “powerful” (gods, rulers, natural forces, dangers, emotional states, impressions, etc.). The word is used in epiphanies and also in courtly style. It may at times have a censorious ring, i.e., “arrogant.”
Webster's 1828 on majesty - 1. Greatness of appearance; dignity; grandeur; dignity of aspect or manner; the quality or state of a person or thing which inspires awe or reverence in the beholder; applied with peculiar propriety to God and his works. It is applied to the dignity, pomp and splendor of earthly princes. 2. Dignity; elevation of manner. 3. A title of emperors, kings and queens; as most royal majesty; may it please your majesty.
Megalosune - 3x in NT all rendered as "Majesty"...
Hebrews 1:3 And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
Hebrews 8:1 Now the main point in what has been said is this: we have such a high priest, who has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens,
Megalosune - 19 verses in the non-apocryphal Septuagint (usually conveys the sense of greatness) - Dt 32:3; 2Sa 7:21, 23; 1Chr 17:19; 22.5" class="scriptRef">22:5; 29:11; Ps 79:11; 145:3, 6; 150:2; Pr 18:10; Da 2:20; 4:1, 22, 36; 5:18-19; 7:27; Zech 11:3;
Ps 145:3 Great is the LORD, and highly to be praised, and His greatness is unsearchable.
Ps 150:2 Praise Him for His mighty deeds; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness.
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