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πλουτέω G4147
G4147 is the Greek word πλουτέω, transliterated ploutéō. The King James Version most often renders it rich.
What it means
to be (or become) wealthy (literally or figuratively).
Where it comes from
from G4148 (πλουτίζω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 13 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: be increased with goods, (be made, wax) rich.
Verses using πλουτέω
All 12 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 1:53 · KJV
He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
Luke 12:21 · KJV
So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
Romans 10:12 · KJV
For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
1 Corinthians 4:8 · KJV
Now ye are full, now ye are rich, ye have reigned as kings without us: and I would to God ye did reign, that we also might reign with you.
2 Corinthians 8:9 · KJV
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.
1 Timothy 6:9 · KJV
But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
1 Timothy 6:18 · KJV
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
Revelation 3:17 · KJV
Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:
Revelation 3:18 · KJV
I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
Revelation 18:3 · KJV
For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies.
Revelation 18:15 · KJV
The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing,
Revelation 18:19 · KJV
And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas, that great city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4147 mean?
G4147 is the Greek word πλουτέω (ploutéō), meaning to be (or become) wealthy (literally or figuratively).
How is G4147 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it rich (6 times), made rich (2 times), is (1 time), might be rich (1 time), increased with goods (1 time), among others.
How many times does G4147 appear in the Bible?
πλουτέω (ploutéō) is tagged in 12 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4147 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4148 (πλουτίζω).
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