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Lexicon :: Strong's G4129 - plēthynō

Aa
πληθύνω
Transliteration
plēthynō (Key)
Pronunciation
play-thoo'-no
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
From another form of πλῆθος (G4128)
mGNT
12x in 8 unique form(s) TR
12x in 9 unique form(s) LXX
161x in 43 unique form(s)
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 6:279,866

Strong’s Definitions

πληθύνω plēthýnō, play-thoo'-no; from another form of G4128; to increase (transitively or intransitively):—abound, multiply.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 12x

The KJV translates Strong's G4129 in the following manner: multiply (11x), abound (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 12x
The KJV translates Strong's G4129 in the following manner: multiply (11x), abound (1x).

  1. to increase, to multiply

    1. to be increased, (be multiplied) multiply

  2. to be increased, to multiply

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
πληθύνω plēthýnō, play-thoo'-no; from another form of G4128; to increase (transitively or intransitively):—abound, multiply.
STRONGS G4129:
πληθύνω; 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 (Daniel 3:98); Daniel 6:25, Theod.; Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 1 inscr. (also Martyr. Polycarp, inscr., Apostolic Constitutions, inscr.)).
2. intransitive, to be increased, to multiply: Acts 6:1.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Genesis
22:17
Daniel
6:25
Matthew
24:12
Acts
6:1; 6:7; 7:17; 9:31; 12:24
2 Corinthians
9:10; 9:10
Hebrews
6:14
1 Peter
1:2
2 Peter
1:2
Jude
1:2

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4129 matches the Greek πληθύνω (plēthynō),
which occurs 12 times in 11 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 24:12

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 24:12 - And because wrongdoing will be increased, the love of most people will become cold.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 6:1 - Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was increasing, protests were made by the Greek Jews against the Hebrews, because their widows were not taken care of in the distribution of food every day.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 6:7

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 6:7 - And the word of God was increasing in power; and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem became very great, and a great number of priests were in agreement with the faith.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:17

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:17 - But when the time was near for putting into effect the undertaking which God had given to Abraham, the people were increasing in Egypt,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:31

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:31 - And so the church through all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was made strong; and, living in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, was increased greatly.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:24

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:24 - But the word of the Lord went on increasing.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Co 9:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 9:10 - And he who gives seed for putting into the field and bread for food, will take care of the growth of your seed, at the same time increasing the fruits of your righteousness;

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Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 6:14

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 6:14 - Saying, Be certain that I will give you my blessing, and make your numbers very great.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:2

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:2 - Who, through the purpose of God, have been made holy by the Spirit, disciples of Jesus, made clean by his blood: May you have grace and peace in full measure.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:2

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:2 - May grace and peace ever be increasing in you, in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord;

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Unchecked Copy BoxJde 1:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJde 1:2 - May mercy and peace and love be increased in you.
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