# majesty

## Related Ideas:

great, greatness, magnificent, majestic

## Definition:

The term "majesty" refers to greatness and splendor, often in relation to the qualities of a king.

* In the Bible, "majesty" frequently refers to the greatness of God, who is the supreme King over the universe.
* "Your Majesty" is a way of addressing a king.

## Translation Suggestions:

* This term could be translated as "kingly greatness" or "royal splendor."
* "Your Majesty" could be translated as something like "your Highness" or "your Excellency" or using a natural way of addressing a ruler in the target language.
* To be "great" is to be more famous or powerful or good than most people. Great kings are more powerful than most other kings. Great people are good or famous or powerful, but they do not have to be kings.
* "Magnificent" deeds are deeds worthy of a king or a great person or divine being.

(See also: [king](../other/king.md))

## Bible References:

* [2 Peter 01:16-18](rc://en/tn/help/2pe/01/16)
* [Daniel 04:36](rc://en/tn/help/dan/04/36)
* [Isaiah 02:10](rc://en/tn/help/isa/02/10)
* [Jude 01:25](rc://en/tn/help/jud/01/25)
* [Micah 05:04](rc://en/tn/help/mic/05/04)

## Word Data:

* Strong's: H117, H1347, H1348, H1419, H1420, H1431, H1923, H1926, H1935, H4768, H7227, H7229, H7238, H7613, H7690, G3168, G3169, G3172, G3173

## Forms Found in the English ULB:

great, greater, greatest, greatness, magnificent, majestic, majesty


