Definition
μεγαλύνω
(μέγας) [in LXX chiefly for גָּדַל pi., hi. ;]
1. to make great: Matthew 23:5, Luke 1:58.
2. to declare great, extol, magnify: Luke 1:46, Acts 5:13; 10:46; 19:17, 2 Corinthians 10:15; pass., before ἐν, Philippians 1:20.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as μεγαλύνω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
8 total
- Matthew 23:5μεγαλύνουσιν · lengthenAll their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.
- Luke 1:46Μεγαλύνει · magnifiesThen Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord,
- Luke 1:58ἐμεγάλυνεν · had shown her greatHer neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they rejoiced with her.
- Acts 5:13ἐμεγάλυνεν · regarded them highlyAlthough the people regarded them highly, no one else dared to join them.
- Acts 10:46μεγαλυνόντων · exaltingFor they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God. Then Peter said,
- Acts 19:17ἐμεγαλύνετο · was held in high honorThis became known to all the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, and fear came over all of them. So the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor.
- 2 Corinthians 10:15μεγαλυνθῆναι · will greatly increase [ as well ]Neither do we boast beyond our limits in the labors of others. But we hope that as your faith increases, our area of influence among you will greatly increase as well,
- Philippians 1:20μεγαλυνθήσεται · will be exaltedI eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.