Berean Strong's Lexicon pléthunó: To multiply, increase, abound Original Word: πληθύνω Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word πλῆθος (plēthos), meaning "multitude" or "fullness." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H7235 (רָבָה, rabah): To become many, numerous, or great; to multiply. - H6105 (עָצַם, atsam): To be vast, mighty, or numerous. Usage: The verb "pléthunó" primarily means to multiply or increase in number or quantity. It is often used in the New Testament to describe the growth of people, grace, or other spiritual qualities. The term conveys a sense of abundance and expansion, often in a positive and divinely orchestrated context. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of multiplication was significant in various aspects of life, including agriculture, population growth, and wealth. In the Jewish context, multiplication was often seen as a sign of God's blessing and favor, as reflected in the promises made to the patriarchs about their descendants. The early Christian community also viewed spiritual multiplication as a sign of God's work among them, particularly in the spread of the Gospel and the growth of the church. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4129 plēthýnō – properly, made full, especially to maximum capacity (potential); hence, "multiplied; to increase, multiply" (A-S). See 4130 (plēthō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pléthos Definition to increase, to be increased NASB Translation fullest measure (1), increase (2), increased (1), increasing (1), multiplied (4), multiply (1), surely multiply (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4129: πληθύνωπληθύνω; future πληθύνω; 1 aorist optative 3 person singular πληθῦναι (2 Corinthians 9:10 Rec.); passive, imperfect ἐπληθυνομην; 1 aorist ἐπληθυνθην; (from πληθύς fullness); Aeschyl, Aristotle, Herodian, Geoponica; the Sept. very often for רָבָה, רִבָּה, הִרְבָּה, sometimes for רָבַב; 1. transitive, to increase, to multiply: 2 Corinthians 9:10; Hebrews 6:14 (from Genesis 22:17); passive, to be increased (be multiplied) multiply: Matthew 24:12; Acts 6:7; Acts 7:17; Acts 9:31; Acts 12:24; τίνι (A. V. be multiplied to one i. e.) be richly allotted to, 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Peter 1:2; Jude 1:2 (Daniel 3:31 ( 2. intransitive, to be increased, to multiply: Acts 6:1. From another form of plethos; to increase (transitively or intransitively) -- abound, multiply. see GREEK plethos Englishman's Concordance Matthew 24:12 V-ANPGRK: διὰ τὸ πληθυνθῆναι τὴν ἀνομίαν NAS: lawlessness is increased, most people's KJV: iniquity shall abound, the love INT: because shall have been multiplied lawlessness Acts 6:1 V-PPA-GMP Acts 6:7 V-IIM/P-3S Acts 7:17 V-AIP-3S Acts 9:31 V-IIM/P-3S Acts 12:24 V-IIM/P-3S 2 Corinthians 9:10 V-FIA-3S Hebrews 6:14 V-PPA-NMS Hebrews 6:14 V-FIA-1S 1 Peter 1:2 V-AOP-3S 2 Peter 1:2 V-AOP-3S Jude 1:2 V-AOP-3S Strong's Greek 4129 |
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