πλουτέω

ploutéō · Greek · Strong's G4147 · 12 occurrences

The KJV renders 3 different Hebrew and Greek words as “wax rich”

What it means

to be (or become) wealthy (literally or figuratively)

from G4148 (πλουτίζω);

How the KJV renders it

be increased with goods, be made, wax rich

Where that flattens a distinction

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

“wax rich”

also renders nâsag (H5381), ʻâshar (H6238)

“be made”

also renders gínomai (G1096)

Where it appears

12 occurrences in the Greek text.

1 Corinthians 4:8 · V-AAI-2P

You are already filled. You have already become rich. You have come to reign without us. Yes, and I wish that you did reign, that we also might reign with you!

1 Timothy 6:9 · V-PAN

But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation, a snare, and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction.

1 Timothy 6:18 · V-PAN

that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to share;

2 Corinthians 8:9 · V-AAS-2P

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.

Luke 1:53 · V-PAP-APM

He has filled the hungry with good things. He has sent the rich away empty.

Luke 12:21 · V-PAP-NSM

So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”

Revelation 3:17 V-RAI-1SRevelation 3:18 V-AAS-2SRevelation 18:3 V-AAI-3PRevelation 18:15 V-AAP-NPMRevelation 18:19 V-AAI-3PRomans 10:12 V-PAP-NSM

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