Strong's Lexicon plousios: Rich, wealthy Original Word: πλούσιος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word πλοῦτος (ploutos), meaning "wealth" or "riches." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - עָשִׁיר (ashir): Often translated as "rich" or "wealthy" in the Old Testament, such as in Proverbs 10:15 and Ecclesiastes 5:12. Usage: The term "plousios" is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who possess material wealth or abundance. It often carries a connotation of having more than enough resources, and it can be used both literally and metaphorically. In a spiritual sense, it can also refer to being rich in faith or good works. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, wealth was often seen as a sign of divine favor and social status. The wealthy had significant influence and power, and their riches were often associated with honor and prestige. However, the New Testament presents a more nuanced view, emphasizing the spiritual dangers of wealth and the importance of generosity and reliance on God rather than material possessions. HELPS Word-studies 4145 ploúsios (an adjective, derived from 4149 /ploútos, "abundance") – properly, fully resourced; rich (filled), by having God's "muchness" – i.e. His abundance that comes from receiving His provisions (material and spiritual riches) through faith (4102 /pístis). [The NAS dictionary and R. Winter's English Greek Concordance view the root of 4145 (ploúsios) to be 4130 /plḗthō ("filled, full") – but DNTT prefers polys ("many in number" which is more likely). In either event, the Bible joins both ideas ("fullness," "riches") as one conceptual (and likely lexical) unit.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ploutos Definition wealthy NASB Translation people (1), rich (19), rich man (7), rich man's (1), rich people (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4145: πλούσιοςπλούσιος, πλουσία, πλούσιον (πλοῦτος), from Hesiod, Works, 22 down, the Sept. for עָשִׁיר, rich; a. properly, wealthy, abounding in material resources: Matthew 27:57; Luke 12:16; Luke 14:12; Luke 16:1, 19; Luke 18:23; Luke 19:2; ὁ πλούσιος, substantively, Luke 16:21, 22; James 1:10, 11; οἱ πλούσιοι, Luke 6:24; Luke 21:1; 1 Timothy 6:17; James 2:6; James 5:1; Revelation 6:15; Revelation 13:16; πλούσιος, without the article, a rich man, Matthew 19:23, 24; Mark 10:25; Mark 12:41; Luke 18:25. b. metaphorically and universally, abounding, abundantly supplied: followed by ἐν with a dative of the thing in which one abounds (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 30, 8 b. note), ἐν ἐληι, Ephesians 2:4; ἐν πίστει, James 2:5; absolutely, abounding (rich) in Christian virtues and eternal possessions, Revelation 2:9; Revelation 3:17, on which see Düsterdieck. ἐπτώχευσε πλούσιος ὤν, of Christ, 'although as the ἄσαρκος λόγος he formerly abounded in the riches of a heavenly condition, by assuming human nature he entered into a state of (earthly) poverty,' 2 Corinthians 8:9. From ploutos; wealthy; figuratively, abounding with -- rich. see GREEK ploutos Englishman's Concordance Matthew 19:23 Adj-NMSGRK: ὑμῖν ὅτι πλούσιος δυσκόλως εἰσελεύσεται NAS: to you, it is hard for a rich man to enter KJV: That a rich man shall hardly INT: to you that a rich man with difficulty will enter Matthew 19:24 Adj-AMS Matthew 27:57 Adj-NMS Mark 10:25 Adj-AMS Mark 12:41 Adj-NMP Luke 6:24 Adj-DMP Luke 12:16 Adj-GMS Luke 14:12 Adj-AMP Luke 16:1 Adj-NMS Luke 16:19 Adj-NMS Luke 16:21 Adj-GMS Luke 16:22 Adj-NMS Luke 18:23 Adj-NMS Luke 18:25 Adj-AMS Luke 19:2 Adj-NMS Luke 21:1 Adj-AMP 2 Corinthians 8:9 Adj-NMS Ephesians 2:4 Adj-NMS 1 Timothy 6:17 Adj-DMP James 1:10 Adj-NMS James 1:11 Adj-NMS James 2:5 Adj-AMP James 2:6 Adj-NMP James 5:1 Adj-NMP Revelation 2:9 Adj-NMS Strong's Greek 4145 |
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