◄ 4146. plousiós ►
Strong's Lexicon plousiós: Rich, wealthy Original Word: πλούσιος Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: plousiós Pronunciation: ploo-see-os Phonetic Spelling: (ploo-see'-oce) Definition: richly, abundantly. Meaning: The adjective πλούσιος primarily means "rich" or "wealthy." It can refer to material wealth, abundance, or figuratively to spiritual richness. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word πλοῦτος (ploutos), meaning "wealth" or "riches." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H6223 עָשִׁיר (ashir): Meaning "rich" or "wealthy," used in the Old Testament to describe individuals with substantial material possessions. • H1952 הוֹן (hon): Refers to "wealth" or "riches," often used in wisdom literature to discuss the transient nature of material wealth and the value of spiritual wisdom. This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term πλούσιος, emphasizing its significance in biblical teachings on wealth and spirituality. Usage: The term πλούσιος is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who possess great wealth or abundance. It is often used in teachings and parables to illustrate moral and spiritual lessons about the use of wealth and the dangers of materialism. Context: The Greek word πλούσιος appears in various contexts throughout the New Testament, often highlighting the contrast between earthly wealth and spiritual richness. In the Gospels, Jesus frequently addresses the concept of wealth, using it to teach about the kingdom of God and the values of His followers. For instance, in the parable of the rich fool (Luke 12:16-21), Jesus warns against storing up earthly treasures without being "rich toward God." The rich young ruler (Matthew 19:16-22) is another example where Jesus challenges the notion of wealth as a barrier to entering the kingdom of heaven, stating, "Truly I tell you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 19:23, BSB). In the Epistles, the term is used to encourage believers to focus on spiritual wealth. For example, in 1 Timothy 6:17, Paul instructs the rich "not to be arrogant, nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God" (BSB). The Book of Revelation also uses πλούσιος to describe the church in Laodicea, which considered itself wealthy but was spiritually poor (Revelation 3:17). This serves as a reminder of the deceptive nature of material wealth and the importance of spiritual richness. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4146 plousíōs (an adverb, apparently derived from 4183 /polýs, "much in quantity") – richly, abundantly. See 4145 (plousios). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin adverb from plousios Definition richly NASB Translation abundantly (1), richly (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4146: πλουσίως πλουσίως, adverb (from Herodotus down), abundantly, richly: Colossians 3:16; 1 Timothy 6:17; Titus 3:6; 2 Peter 1:11. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance abundantly, richly. Adverb from plousios; copiously -- abundantly, richly. see GREEK plousios Forms and Transliterations πλουσιως πλουσίως plousios plousiōs plousíos plousíōs Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Colossians 3:16 Adv GRK: ἐν ὑμῖν πλουσίως ἐν πάσῃ NAS: of Christ richly dwell KJV: in you richly in all INT: in you richly in all 1 Timothy 6:17 Adv GRK: ἡμῖν πάντα πλουσίως εἰς ἀπόλαυσιν NAS: but on God, who richly supplies KJV: giveth us richly all things to INT: us all things richly for enjoyment Titus 3:6 Adv GRK: ἐφ' ἡμᾶς πλουσίως διὰ Ἰησοῦ NAS: He poured out upon us richly through KJV: on us abundantly through Jesus INT: on us richly through Jesus 2 Peter 1:11 Adv GRK: οὕτως γὰρ πλουσίως ἐπιχορηγηθήσεται ὑμῖν NAS: Christ will be abundantly supplied KJV: unto you abundantly into INT: thus indeed richly will be supplied to you Strong's Greek 4146 4 Occurrences πλουσίως — 4 Occ.