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πλεονάζω

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Definition

πλεονάζω

(πλέον), [in LXX for עֲדַף, רָבָה, etc. ;]

I. Intrans.

1. Of persons;

(a) to abound in (Arist.);

(b) to superabound: 2 Corinthians 8:15 (LXX).

2. Of things, to abound, superabound: Romans 5:20; 6:1, 2 Corinthians 4:15, Philippians 4:17, 2 Thessalonians 1:3, 2 Peter 1:8.

II. Trans. (Numbers 26:54, Psalm 71:21; not cl, see Lft., Notes, 48 f.), to make to abound: 1 Thessalonians 3:12 (cf. ὑπερ-πλεονάζω).

Synonyms: περισσεύω, q.v

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as πλεονάζω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

9 total
  1. Romans 5:20πλεονάσῃ · would increase; ἐπλεόνασεν · increased
    The law came in so that the trespass would increase; but where sin increased, grace increased all the more,
  2. Romans 6:1πλεονάσῃ · may increase
    What then shall we say? Shall we continue in sin so that grace may increase?
  3. 2 Corinthians 4:15πλεονάσασα · that is extending
    All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is extending to more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow, to the glory of God.
  4. 2 Corinthians 8:15ἐπλεόνασεν · had no excess
    As it is written: “He who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall.”
  5. Philippians 4:17πλεονάζοντα · may be credited
    Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.
  6. 1 Thessalonians 3:12πλεονάσαι · cause you to increase
    And may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow with love for one another and for everyone else, just as our love for you overflows,
  7. 2 Thessalonians 1:3πλεονάζει · is increasing
    We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.
  8. 2 Peter 1:8πλεονάζοντα · continue to grow [in them]
    For if you possess these qualities and continue to grow in them, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.