Platunō πλατύνω
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| πλατύνω | |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | platunō |
| Strong's number | G4115 |
| Language | Greek |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Gloss | to widen |
| Occurrences | 3 in 3 verses |
| Most frequent in | 2 Corinthians (2) |
Platunō (Greek πλατύνω, Strong's G4115) is a Greek verb meaning “to widen”. It occurs 3 times in 3 verses of the New Testament.
Definition
πλατύνω
(πλατύς), [in LXX chiefly for רָחַב hi. ;]
to make broad, enlarge, extend: with accusative of thing(s), Mat.23:5. Metaphorical (cf. Psa.119:32, al.), pass., ἡ καρδία, 2Co.6:11; ὑμεῖς, 2Co.6:13.†
(AS)
(πλατύς), [in LXX chiefly for רָחַב hi. ;]
to make broad, enlarge, extend: with accusative of thing(s), Mat.23:5. Metaphorical (cf. Psa.119:32, al.), pass., ἡ καρδία, 2Co.6:11; ὑμεῖς, 2Co.6:13.†
(AS)
From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
Translated as
| KJV | enlarged (2), they make broad (1), be (1) |
|---|---|
| BSB | they broaden (1), are open wide (1), open wide (1) |
Verses
Every verse with Platunō, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).
Matthew
- Matthew 23:5But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.
2 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians 6:11O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged.We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians. Our hearts are open wide.
- 2 Corinthians 6:13Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also enlarged.As a fair exchange, I ask you as my children: Open wide your hearts also.
Notes
- Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
- English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).