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μεγαλύνω
megalýnō · Greek · Strong's G3170 · 8 occurrences
The KJV renders 4 different Hebrew and Greek words as “enlarge”
What it means
to make (or declare) great, i.e. increase or (figuratively) extol
from G3173 (μέγας);
How the KJV renders it
enlarge, magnify, shew great
Where that flattens a distinction
The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.
“enlarge”
Answers that weigh this word
Where it appears
8 occurrences in the Greek text.
2 Corinthians 10:15 · V-APN
not boasting beyond proper limits in other men’s labors, but having hope that as your faith grows, we will be abundantly enlarged by you in our sphere of influence,
Acts 5:13 · V-IAI-3S
None of the rest dared to join them; however, the people honored them.
Acts 10:46 · V-PAP-GPM
For they heard them speaking in other languages and magnifying God. Then Peter answered,
Acts 19:17 · V-IPI-3S
This became known to all, both Jews and Greeks, who lived at Ephesus. Fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
Luke 1:46 · V-PAI-3S
Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord.
Luke 1:58 · V-IAI-3S
Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy toward her, and they rejoiced with her.
Matthew 23:5 V-PAI-3PPhilippians 1:20 V-FPI-3S
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