μέγᾰς G3187
great, big (additional forms or variant uses of μέγας)
Another form within the μέγας paradigm, continuing the semantic range of physical size, mature stature, and figurative greatness. The multiple Strong's entries for this root reflect the complex morphology: different stems for different cases and numbers, all expressing variations of 'great' in both concrete and abstract senses.
Senses
BDB / Lexicon Reference
μέγᾰς, μεγάλη [ᾰ], μέγα [ᾰ], genitive μεγάλου, ης, ου, dative μεγάλῳ, ῃ, ῳ, accusative μέγᾰν, μεγάλην, μέγα [ᾰ]; dual μεγάλω, α, w; plural μεγάλοι, μεγάλαι, μεγάλα, etc.: the stem μεγάλο- is never used in singular nominative and accusative masculine and neuter, and only once in vocative masculine, __A ὦ μεγάλε Ζεῦ Refs 4th c.BC+ __A.I big, of bodily size: frequently of stature, εἶδος.. μ. ἦν…