Definition
ἐμ-πίπλημι
(on ἐμπίμπ-, see LS, see word, Bl., § 6, 8), and ἐμπιπλάω (Acts 14:17), [in LXX chiefly for מָלֵא, שָׂבַע ;]
to fill full, fill up, satisfy: with accusative of person(s) and genitive of thing(s), Luke 1:53, Acts 14:17; pass., Luke 6:25, John 6:12; metaphorically, with genitive of person(s), to take one's fill of: Romans 15:24 (cf. Dan LXX Su 32).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἐμπίμπλημι:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Luke 1:53ἐνέπλησεν · He has filledHe has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty.
- Luke 6:25ἐμπεπλησμένοι · are well fedWoe to you who are well fed now, for you will hunger. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.
- John 6:12ἐνεπλήσθησαν · everyone was fullAnd when everyone was full, He said to His disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over, so that nothing will be wasted.”
- Acts 14:17ἐμπιπλῶν · fillingYet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.”
- Romans 15:24ἐμπλησθῶ · I have enjoyed your companyI hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.