Krátistos — G2903

Definition

adjective

strongest, i.e. (in dignity) very honorable

Usually translated as

most excellent

Origin

superlative of a derivative of G2904

• krátos (G2904)

Occurrences

Krátistos occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (1), Acts (3)

• Luke 1:3 — It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent (κράτιστε) Theophilus,
• Acts 23:26 — Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent (κρατίστῳ) governor Felix sendeth greeting.
• Acts 24:3 — We accept it always, and in all places, most noble (κράτιστε) Felix, with all thankfulness.
• Acts 26:25 — But he said, I am not mad, most noble (κράτιστε) Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.