Málista — G3122

Definition

superlative adverb

(adverbially) most (in the greatest degree) or particularly

Usually translated as

especially, chiefly, most of all, specially

Origin

neuter plural of the superlative of an apparently primary adverb mála (very)

Occurrences

Málista occurs 7 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (2), Galatians (1), Philippians (1), 1 Timothy (1), 2 Timothy (1), 2 Peter (1)

• Acts 20:38 — Sorrowing most of all (μάλιστα) for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship.
• Acts 26:3 — Especially (μάλιστα) because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.
• Galatians 6:10 — As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially (μάλιστα) unto them who are of the household of faith.
• Philippians 4:22 — All the saints salute you, chiefly (μάλιστα) they that are of Caesar’s household.
• 1 Timothy 5:17 — Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially (μάλιστα) they who labour in the word and doctrine.
• 2 Timothy 4:13 — The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially (μάλιστα) the parchments.
• 2 Peter 2:10 — But chiefly (μάλιστα) them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.