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μεγαλύνω G3170
G3170 is the Greek word μεγαλύνω, transliterated megalýnō. The King James Version most often renders it magnify.
What it means
to make (or declare) great, i.e. increase or (figuratively) extol.
Where it comes from
from G3173 (μέγας).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: enlarge, magnify, shew great.
Verses using μεγαλύνω
All 7 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 23:5 · KJV
But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
Luke 1:46 · KJV
And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,
Luke 1:58 · KJV
And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.
Acts 5:13 · KJV
And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified them.
Acts 10:46 · KJV
For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,
2 Corinthians 10:15 · KJV
Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men’s labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly,
Philippians 1:20 · KJV
According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3170 mean?
G3170 is the Greek word μεγαλύνω (megalýnō), meaning to make (or declare) great, i.e. increase or (figuratively) extol.
How is G3170 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it magnify (2 times), magnified (2 times), enlarge (1 time), shewed great (1 time), enlarged (1 time).
How many times does G3170 appear in the Bible?
μεγαλύνω (megalýnō) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3170 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3173 (μέγας).
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