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πλεονάζω G4121
G4121 is the Greek word πλεονάζω, transliterated pleonázō. The King James Version most often renders it abound.
What it means
to do, make or be more, i.e. increase (transitively or intransitively); by extension, to superabound.
Where it comes from
from G4119 (πλείων).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 10 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: abound, abundant, make to increase, have over.
Verses using πλεονάζω
All 7 verses, quoted in full.
Romans 5:20 · KJV
Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:
2 Corinthians 4:15 · KJV
For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 8:15 · KJV
As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack.
Philippians 4:17 · KJV
Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
1 Thessalonians 3:12 · KJV
And 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 1:3 · KJV
We 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 1:8 · KJV
For 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.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4121 mean?
G4121 is the Greek word πλεονάζω (pleonázō), meaning to do, make or be more, i.e. increase (transitively or intransitively); by extension, to superabound.
How is G4121 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it abound (2 times), might abound (1 time), abounded (1 time), abundant (1 time), had (1 time), among others.
How many times does G4121 appear in the Bible?
πλεονάζω (pleonázō) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4121 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4119 (πλείων).
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