Lexical Summary plousiós: richly, abundantly Original Word: πλούσιος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance abundantly, richly. Adverb from plousios; copiously -- abundantly, richly. see GREEK plousios HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4146 plousíōs (an adverb, apparently derived from 4183 /polýs, "much in quantity") – richly, abundantly. See 4145 (plousios). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from plousios Definition richly NASB Translation abundantly (1), richly (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4146: πλουσίωςπλουσίως, adverb (from Herodotus down), abundantly, richly: Colossians 3:16; 1 Timothy 6:17; Titus 3:6; 2 Peter 1:11. Topical Lexicon Meaning in Redemptive ContextStrong’s Greek 4146 conveys more than mere quantity; it signifies a divine quality of overflowing sufficiency. Whenever the term appears, the abundance is sourced in God and is directed toward human flourishing in Christ or the believer’s future hope. Occurrences and Immediate Settings Colossians 3:16 – “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly…” Here, the term describes Scripture’s indwelling as more than peripheral information; it becomes a plentiful, shaping presence that fuels worship, teaching, and mutual admonition. 1 Timothy 6:17 – “…God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.” Paul sets temporal wealth beside the greater generosity of God Himself, urging believers to shift confidence from possessions to the Giver whose lavish care encompasses every legitimate pleasure of life. Titus 3:6 – “This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior.” The outpouring of the Spirit is characterized as super-abundant, emphasizing regeneration not as a minimal transaction but as God’s overflowing renewal that grounds the life of good works described in Titus. 2 Peter 1:11 – “For in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly supplied to you.” The promise of an “abundant” entrance caps a passage on growth in virtue, assuring believers that perseverance ends not in mere survival but in a richly provided welcome into Christ’s kingdom. Threads of Biblical Theology 1. Divine Generosity: Whether referring to the Word, material provision, the Spirit, or eschatological reward, the richness originates in God’s character (compare Psalm 23:5; Romans 11:33). Ministry and Discipleship Implications • Word-Centered Formation: Leaders cultivate environments where the Word dwells “richly,” prioritizing expositional preaching, congregational singing, and mutual exhortation. Historical Reception Early church fathers (e.g., Chrysostom on Colossians) linked the adverb to the overflowing nature of grace, contrasting it with the austerity of ascetic error. Reformers underscored sola Scriptura by appealing to Colossians 3:16, arguing that Scripture’s richness supplies all instruction necessary for godliness. Puritans applied the term pastorally, urging believers to meditate on Scripture until it “dwells richly,” saturating thought and affection. Contemporary Application In an age of scarcity mind-sets, πλουσίως reminds the church that life in Christ is marked by divine excess—sufficient for worship, stewardship, renewal, and final glory. Ministries that foreground this abundance foster thankful hearts, resilient faith, and outward generosity, testifying that the God who “richly provides” is still at work among His people. Forms and Transliterations πλουσιως πλουσίως plousios plousiōs plousíos plousíōsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Colossians 3:16 AdvGRK: ἐν ὑμῖν πλουσίως ἐν πάσῃ NAS: of Christ richly dwell KJV: in you richly in all INT: in you richly in all 1 Timothy 6:17 Adv Titus 3:6 Adv 2 Peter 1:11 Adv |
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