G4115: πλατύνω
platýnō · “to widen”
Definition
to widen (literally or figuratively)
KJV translates it as: make broad, enlarge
Word origin: from G4116 (πλατύς);
Extended definition
πλατύνω
(πλατύς), [in LXX chiefly for רָחַב hi. ;]
to make broad, enlarge, extend: with accusative of thing(s), Mat.23:5. Metaphorical (cf. Psa.119:32, al.), pass., ἡ καρδία, 2Co.6:11; ὑμεῖς, 2Co.6:13.†
(AS)
(πλατύς), [in LXX chiefly for רָחַב hi. ;]
to make broad, enlarge, extend: with accusative of thing(s), Mat.23:5. Metaphorical (cf. Psa.119:32, al.), pass., ἡ καρδία, 2Co.6:11; ὑμεῖς, 2Co.6:13.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4115 is translated
- they broaden ×1
- has been expanded; ×1
- do open yourselves ×1
Bible verses with G4115 (platýnō)
Platýnō appears in 3 verses.
- Matthew 23:5
But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
- 2 Corinthians 6:11
O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged.
- 2 Corinthians 6:13
Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also enlarged.