πλεονάζω (pleonázō) — Abound

Greek word study: πλεονάζω (pleonázō), Strong's G4121. to do, make or be more, i.e. increase (transitively or intransitively); by extension, to superabound

GreekStrong's G4121
Quick definition
Greek word
πλεονάζω (pleonázō)

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

Word study
Derivation: from G4119 (πλείων);

KJV translation words: abound, abundant, make to increase, have over

Where this word appears

Strong's G4121 is tagged on 9 words in 8 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 5:20 and last appears in 2 Peter 1:8.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

is abounding ×2may abound ×2abounded ×1abounding ×1did abound ×1having abounded ×1would make to increase ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

πλεονάζοντα ×2ἐπλεόνασεν ×2πλεονάζει ×1πλεονάσαι ×1πλεονάσασα ×1πλεονάσῃ ×1πλεονάσῃ; ×1

Books where it appears most

Romans ×32 Corinthians ×2Philippians ×11 Thessalonians ×12 Thessalonians ×12 Peter ×1

Verses (all 8)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G4119 πλείων (pleíōn).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G5250 ὑπερπλεονάζω (hyperpleonázō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does pleonázō (G4121) mean?

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

How is G4121 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4121 as: abound, abundant, make to increase, have over.

How often does πλεονάζω (pleonázō) appear?

Strong's G4121 is tagged on 9 words in 8 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 5:20 and last appears in 2 Peter 1:8.