Greek Word Study · Strong’s G4121
πλεονάζω
pleonazō · “to increase”
Used 9 times across 6 books
Definition
πλεονάζω
(πλέον), [in LXX for עֲדַף, רָבָה, etc. ;]
I. Intrans.
1. Of persons;
(a) to abound in (Arist.);
(b) to superabound: 2Co.8:15 (LXX).
2. Of things, to abound, superabound: Rom.5:20 6:1, 2Co.4:15, Php.4:17, 2Th.1:3, 2Pe.1:8.
II. Trans. (Num.26:54, Psa.71:21; not cl, see Lft., Notes, 48 f.), to make to abound: 1Th.3:12 (cf. ὑπερ-πλεονάζω).†
SYN.: περισσεύω, q.v
(πλέον), [in LXX for עֲדַף, רָבָה, etc. ;]
I. Intrans.
1. Of persons;
(a) to abound in (Arist.);
(b) to superabound: 2Co.8:15 (LXX).
2. Of things, to abound, superabound: Rom.5:20 6:1, 2Co.4:15, Php.4:17, 2Th.1:3, 2Pe.1:8.
II. Trans. (Num.26:54, Psa.71:21; not cl, see Lft., Notes, 48 f.), to make to abound: 1Th.3:12 (cf. ὑπερ-πλεονάζω).†
SYN.: περισσεύω, q.v
Where it appears
Romans3
2 Corinthians2
Philippians1
1 Thessalonians1
2 Thessalonians1
2 Peter1
In the text
Romans 5:20Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:Romans 6:1What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?2 Corinthians 4:15For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.2 Corinthians 8:15As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack.Philippians 4:17Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.1 Thessalonians 3:12And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you:2 Thessalonians 1:3We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;2 Peter 1:8For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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