Strong's Lexicon pléthos: Multitude, crowd, great number, fullness Original Word: πλῆθος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb πίμπλημι (pimplēmi), meaning "to fill" or "to be full." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is רָב (rab), meaning "many" or "multitude." Usage: The term "pléthos" is used in the New Testament to denote a large number or multitude of people or things. It often conveys the idea of a crowd or a great assembly, emphasizing the vastness or abundance of the group being described. In some contexts, it can also refer to the fullness or completeness of something. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of a "multitude" was significant in both civic and religious contexts. Large gatherings were common in public forums, marketplaces, and religious festivals. The use of "pléthos" in the New Testament reflects the social dynamics of the time, where crowds often gathered to hear public speakers, witness events, or participate in communal activities. The term also underscores the impact of Jesus' ministry, as large crowds frequently followed Him, seeking teaching, healing, and miracles. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pléthó (to be full) Definition a great number NASB Translation assembly (1), body (1), bundle (1), congregation (4), crowd (3), great number (1), multitude (7), multitudes (1), number (1), number of people (2), people (6), quantity (1), throng (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4128: πλῆθοςπλῆθος, πλήθους, τό (ΠΛΑΩ), from Homer down; the Sept. chiefly for רֹב, often for הָמון; a multitude, i. e. a. a great number, namely, of men or things: Acts 21:22 (not Tr WH); Hebrews 11:12 (cf. Winer's Grammar, 120 (114) n.); with πολύ added, Mark 3:7, 8; πλῆθος with a genitive, Luke 2:13; John 21:6; Acts 5:14; Acts 28:3 (A. V. bundle (L T Tr WH add τί)); James 5:20; 1 Peter 4:8; πολύ πλῆθος and πλῆθος πολύ (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 59, 2) with a genitive, Luke 5:6; Luke 11:17; Luke 23:27; John 5:3 (here L brackets G T Tr WH omit πολύ); Acts 14:1; Acts 17:4. b. with the article, the whole number, the whole multitude; the assemblage: Acts 15:30; Acts 23:7; τοῦ λαοῦ, Acts 21:36; πᾶν τό πλῆθος, Acts 15:12; with a genitive, Luke 1:10; (Luke 8:37 (τῆς περιχώρου); From pletho; a fulness, i.e. A large number, throng, populace -- bundle, company, multitude. see GREEK pletho Englishman's Concordance Mark 3:7 N-NNSGRK: καὶ πολὺ πλῆθος ἀπὸ τῆς NAS: and a great multitude from Galilee KJV: and a great multitude from Galilee INT: and great multitude from Mark 3:8 N-NNS Luke 1:10 N-NNS Luke 2:13 N-NNS Luke 5:6 N-ANS Luke 6:17 N-NNS Luke 8:37 N-NNS Luke 19:37 N-NNS Luke 23:1 N-NNS Luke 23:27 N-NNS John 5:3 N-NNS John 21:6 N-GNS Acts 2:6 N-NNS Acts 4:32 N-GNS Acts 5:14 N-NNP Acts 5:16 N-NNS Acts 6:2 N-ANS Acts 6:5 N-GNS Acts 14:1 N-ANS Acts 14:4 N-NNS Acts 15:12 N-NNS Acts 15:30 N-ANS Acts 17:4 N-NNS Acts 19:9 N-GNS Acts 21:36 N-NNS Strong's Greek 4128 |
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