Dictionary entry

κράτιστος

G. Abbott-Smith's A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament

κράτιστος, -η, -ον,

superl. of κρατύς (Hom.),

1. strongest, mightiest (Hom.).

2. noblest, best (cf. κρείσσων), most excellent (Pind., Soph., al.): voc., κρατίστε, as title of honour and respect (DCG, ii, 727a), Lk 1:3, Ac 23:2624:326:25.†