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Lexicon :: Strong's G4129 - plēthynō

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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)
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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 - Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 6:1 - In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews[fn] among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 6:7 - So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:17 - “As the time drew near for God to fulfill his promise to Abraham, the number of our people in Egypt had greatly increased.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:31 - Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:24 - But the word of God continued to spread and flourish.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Co 9:10 - Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.

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Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 6:14 - saying, “I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.”[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:2 - who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:2 - Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJde 1:2 - Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance.
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