κράτιστοςkrátistos
strongest, i.e. (in dignity) very honorable
Greek (New Testament) · G2903
Meanings
1. strongest, mightiest (Hom.).
2. noblest, best (cf. κρείσσων), most excellent: voc., κρατίστε, as title of honour and respect, Luke 1:3, Acts 23:26, Acts 24:3, Acts 26:25.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 4 times in the Bible.
- Luke 1:3 Having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I also have decided to write an accurate account for you, most honorable Theophilus,
- Acts 23:26 “From Claudius Lysias, to his Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings!
- Acts 24:3 For all of this, Your Excellency, we are very grateful to you.
- Acts 26:25 But Paul replied, “I am not insane, Most Excellent Festus. What I am saying is the sober truth.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.