πλεονάζω

pleonázō · Greek · Strong's G4121 · 9 occurrences

The KJV renders 2 different Greek words as “abound”

What it means

to do, make or be more, i.e. increase (transitively or intransitively); by extension, to superabound

from G4119 (πλείων);

How the KJV renders it

abound, abundant, make to increase, have over

Where that flattens a distinction

The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.

“abound”

also renders plēthýnō (G4129)

“abundant”

also renders polýs (G4183)

Answers that weigh this word

Does continuing to sin after conversion cost you your salvation?

Where it appears

9 occurrences in the Greek text, first 8 verses shown.

1 Thessalonians 3:12 · V-AAO-3S

May the Lord make you to increase and abound in love toward one another and toward all men, even as we also do toward you,

2 Corinthians 4:15 · V-AAP-NSF

For all things are for your sakes, that the grace, being multiplied through the many, may cause the thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God.

2 Corinthians 8:15 · V-AAI-3S

As it is written, “He who gathered much had nothing left over, and he who gathered little had no lack.”

2 Peter 1:8 · V-PAP-NPN

For if these things are yours and abound, they make you to not be idle or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Thessalonians 1:3 · V-PAI-3S

We are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers, even as it is appropriate, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of each and every one of you toward one another abounds,

Philippians 4:17 · V-PAP-ASM

Not that I seek for the gift, but I seek for the fruit that increases to your account.

Romans 5:20 V-AAI-3SRomans 6:1 V-AAS-3S

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