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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 BoxAct 6:1 - But as the believers[fn] rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. The Greek-speaking believers complained about the Hebrew-speaking believers, saying that their widows were being discriminated against in the daily distribution of food.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 6:7 - So God’s message continued to spread. The number of believers greatly increased in Jerusalem, and many of the Jewish priests were converted, too.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 7:17

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 9:31

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:31 - The church then had peace throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, and it became stronger as the believers lived in the fear of the Lord. And with the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it also grew in numbers.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:24 - Meanwhile, the word of God continued to spread, and there were many new believers.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Co 9:10 - For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity[fn] in you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 6:14 - “I will certainly bless you,
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May God give you more and more grace and peace.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJde 1:2 - May God give you more and more mercy, peace, and love.
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