Strong's Greek Concordance

G4129: πληθύνω

plēthýnō · “to multiply”

Definition

to increase (transitively or intransitively)

KJV translates it as: abound, multiply

Word origin: from another form of G4128 (πλῆθος);

Extended definition

πληθύνω
(causal of πληθύω, to be full, πληθύς, Ion. for πλῆθος), [in LXX chiefly for רָבָה hi. ;]
1. trans., to increase, multiply: 2Co.9:10 6:14" (LXX) ; pass., to be increased, to multiply: Mat.24:12, Act.6:7 7:17 9:31 12:24; with dative of person(s) (Dan LXX TH 3:31(98) al.), 1Pe.1:2, 2Pe.1:2, Ju 2.
2. Intrans., to be increased, to multiply: Act.6:1.†
(AS)

Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).

How G4129 is translated

  • would be multiplied. ×2
  • is to be multiplied ×1
  • when are multiplying ×1
  • was multiplied ×1
  • multiplied ×1
  • it were multiplied. ×1
  • was being multiplied. ×1
  • will multiply ×1
  • multiplying ×1
  • i will multiply ×1
  • would be multiplied ×1

Bible verses with G4129 (plēthýnō)

Plēthýnō appears in 11 verses.

  • Matthew 24:12

    And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.

  • Acts 6:1

    And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.

  • Acts 6:7

    And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

  • Acts 7:17

    But when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,

  • Acts 9:31

    Then had the churches rest throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.

  • Acts 12:24

    But the word of God grew and multiplied.

  • 2 Corinthians 9:10

    Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)

  • Hebrews 6:14

    Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee.

  • 1 Peter 1:2

    Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.

  • 2 Peter 1:2

    Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,

  • Jude 1:2

    Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied.