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πληθύνω

plēthunōto multiplyHow to read Greek
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Definition

πληθύνω

(causal of πληθύω, to be full, πληθύς, Ion. for πλῆθος), [in LXX chiefly for רָבָה hi. ;]

1. trans., to increase, multiply: 2 Corinthians 9:10; 6:14" (LXX) ; pass., to be increased, to multiply: Matthew 24:12, Acts 6:7; 7:17; 9:31; 12:24; with dative of person(s) (Daniel 3:31(98) al.), 1 Peter 1:2, 2 Peter 1:2, Jude 2.

2. Intrans., to be increased, to multiply: Acts 6:1.

Hebrew words it translates

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

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

12 total
  1. Matthew 24:12πληθυνθῆναι · the multiplication
    Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold.
  2. Acts 6:1πληθυνόντων · were increasing in number
    In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.
  3. Acts 6:7ἐπληθύνετο · grew
    So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.
  4. Acts 7:17ἐπληθύνθη · greatly in number
    As the time drew near for God to fulfill His promise to Abraham, our people in Egypt increased greatly in number.
  5. Acts 9:31ἐπληθύνετο · numbers
    Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.
  6. Acts 12:24ἐπληθύνετο · multiply
    But the word of God continued to spread and multiply.
  7. 2 Corinthians 9:10πληθυνεῖ · multiply
    Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness.
  8. Hebrews 6:14πληθύνων · multiply; πληθυνῶ
    …saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.”
  9. 1 Peter 1:2πληθυνθείη · in abundance
    …according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.
  10. 2 Peter 1:2πληθυνθείη · be multiplied
    Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
  11. Jude 1:2πληθυνθείη · be multiplied
    Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you.