◄ 4145. plousios ►
Strong's Lexicon plousios: Rich, wealthy Original Word: πλούσιος Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: plousios Pronunciation: PLOO-see-os Phonetic Spelling: (ploo'-see-os) Definition: rich, abounding in, wealthy; subst: a rich man. 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: The Greek term πλούσιος does not have a direct one-to-one equivalent in Hebrew, but similar concepts of wealth and richness can be found in Hebrew words such as עָשִׁיר (ashir, Strong's Hebrew 6223), meaning "rich" or "wealthy," and חֹסֶן (chosen, Strong's Hebrew 2633), meaning "wealth" or "riches." These terms are used in the Old Testament to describe material wealth and, at times, spiritual prosperity. Usage: The term πλούσιος is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who possess significant material wealth or abundance. It is also used metaphorically to describe spiritual richness or the abundance of God's grace. Context: The term πλούσιος appears in various contexts throughout the New Testament, often highlighting the contrast between material wealth and spiritual values. In the Gospels, Jesus frequently addresses the challenges and responsibilities associated with wealth. For instance, in Matthew 19:23-24, Jesus remarks on the difficulty for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven, illustrating the potential spiritual hindrances of material wealth: "Then Jesus said to His disciples, 'Truly I tell you, it is difficult for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.'" (BSB) The parable of the rich fool in Luke 12:16-21 warns against storing up earthly treasures without being "rich toward God." Similarly, in the story of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31), the rich man's neglect of spiritual matters leads to his eternal separation from God. In the epistles, the term is used to describe the richness of God's grace and mercy. Ephesians 2:4-5 speaks of God being "rich in mercy" because of His great love for us, emphasizing the abundance of His grace: "But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved." (BSB) The New Testament also encourages believers to be rich in good deeds and to store up treasures in heaven rather than on earth (1 Timothy 6:17-19). This reflects a broader biblical theme that true richness is found in spiritual abundance and alignment with God's will. HELPS Word-studies 4145 ploúsios (an adjective, derived from 4149 /ploútos, "abundance") – properly, fully resourced; rich (filled), by having God's "muchness" – i.e. His abundance that comes from receiving His provisions (material and spiritual riches) through faith (4102 /pístis). [The NAS dictionary and R. Winter's English Greek Concordance view the root of 4145 (ploúsios) to be 4130 /plḗthō ("filled, full") – but DNTT prefers polys ("many in number" which is more likely). In either event, the Bible joins both ideas ("fullness," "riches") as one conceptual (and likely lexical) unit.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from ploutos Definition wealthy NASB Translation people (1), rich (19), rich man (7), rich man's (1), rich people (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4145: πλούσιος πλούσιος, πλουσία, πλούσιον (πλοῦτος), from Hesiod, Works, 22 down, the Sept. for עָשִׁיר, rich; a. properly, wealthy, abounding in material resources: Matthew 27:57; Luke 12:16; Luke 14:12; Luke 16:1, 19; Luke 18:23; Luke 19:2; ὁ πλούσιος, substantively, Luke 16:21, 22; James 1:10, 11; οἱ πλούσιοι, Luke 6:24; Luke 21:1; 1 Timothy 6:17; James 2:6; James 5:1; Revelation 6:15; Revelation 13:16; πλούσιος, without the article, a rich man, Matthew 19:23, 24; Mark 10:25; Mark 12:41; Luke 18:25. b. metaphorically and universally, abounding, abundantly supplied: followed by ἐν with a dative of the thing in which one abounds (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 30, 8 b. note), ἐν ἐληι, Ephesians 2:4; ἐν πίστει, James 2:5; absolutely, abounding (rich) in Christian virtues and eternal possessions, Revelation 2:9; Revelation 3:17, on which see Düsterdieck. ἐπτώχευσε πλούσιος ὤν, of Christ, 'although as the ἄσαρκος λόγος he formerly abounded in the riches of a heavenly condition, by assuming human nature he entered into a state of (earthly) poverty,' 2 Corinthians 8:9. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance rich. From ploutos; wealthy; figuratively, abounding with -- rich. see GREEK ploutos Forms and Transliterations πλουσία πλούσιαι πλουσιοι πλούσιοι πλουσιοις πλουσίοις πλουσιον πλούσιον πλουσιος πλούσιος Πλούσιός πλουσιου πλουσίου πλουσιους πλουσίους πλουσίω πλουσίων plousioi ploúsioi plousiois plousíois plousion ploúsion plousios ploúsios Ploúsiós plousiou plousíou plousious plousíous Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 19:23 Adj-NMS GRK: ὑμῖν ὅτι πλούσιος δυσκόλως εἰσελεύσεται NAS: to you, it is hard for a rich man to enter KJV: That a rich man shall hardly INT: to you that a rich man with difficulty will enter Matthew 19:24 Adj-AMS GRK: διελθεῖν ἢ πλούσιον εἰσελθεῖν εἰς NAS: than for a rich man to enter KJV: than for a rich man to enter INT: to pass than a rich man to enter into Matthew 27:57 Adj-NMS GRK: ἦλθεν ἄνθρωπος πλούσιος ἀπὸ Ἁριμαθαίας NAS: there came a rich man KJV: was come, there came a rich man of INT: came a man rich from Arimathea Mark 10:25 Adj-AMS GRK: διελθεῖν ἢ πλούσιον εἰς τὴν NAS: than for a rich man to enter KJV: than for a rich man to enter INT: to pass than [for] a rich man into the Mark 12:41 Adj-NMP GRK: καὶ πολλοὶ πλούσιοι ἔβαλλον πολλά NAS: how the people were putting KJV: and many that were rich cast in much. INT: and many rich were casting [in] much Luke 6:24 Adj-DMP GRK: ὑμῖν τοῖς πλουσίοις ὅτι ἀπέχετε NAS: But woe to you who are rich, for you are receiving KJV: unto you that are rich! for INT: to you who are rich for you are receiving Luke 12:16 Adj-GMS GRK: Ἀνθρώπου τινὸς πλουσίου εὐφόρησεν ἡ NAS: The land of a rich man KJV: of a certain rich man INT: Of a man certain rich brought forth abundantly the Luke 14:12 Adj-AMP GRK: μηδὲ γείτονας πλουσίους μή ποτε NAS: or rich neighbors, KJV: nor [thy] rich neighbours; INT: nor neighbors rich lest ever Luke 16:1 Adj-NMS GRK: τις ἦν πλούσιος ὃς εἶχεν NAS: to the disciples, There was a rich man KJV: There was a certain rich man, which INT: certain there was rich who had Luke 16:19 Adj-NMS GRK: τις ἦν πλούσιος καὶ ἐνεδιδύσκετο NAS: Now there was a rich man, KJV: There was a certain rich man, which INT: certain there was rich and he was clothed in Luke 16:21 Adj-GMS GRK: τραπέζης τοῦ πλουσίου ἀλλὰ καὶ NAS: with the [crumbs] which were falling from the rich man's table; KJV: from the rich man's table: INT: table of the rich man but even Luke 16:22 Adj-NMS GRK: καὶ ὁ πλούσιος καὶ ἐτάφη NAS: bosom; and the rich man also KJV: bosom: the rich man also INT: also the rich man and was buried Luke 18:23 Adj-NMS GRK: ἦν γὰρ πλούσιος σφόδρα NAS: very sad, for he was extremely rich. KJV: he was very rich. INT: he was indeed rich extremely Luke 18:25 Adj-AMS GRK: εἰσελθεῖν ἢ πλούσιον εἰς τὴν NAS: than for a rich man to enter KJV: eye, than for a rich man to enter into INT: to enter than a rich man into the Luke 19:2 Adj-NMS GRK: καὶ αὐτὸς πλούσιος NAS: he was a chief tax collector and he was rich. KJV: he was rich. INT: and he [was] rich Luke 21:1 Adj-AMP GRK: δῶρα αὐτῶν πλουσίους NAS: up and saw the rich putting KJV: and saw the rich men casting INT: gifts of them rich 2 Corinthians 8:9 Adj-NMS GRK: ὑμᾶς ἐπτώχευσεν πλούσιος ὤν ἵνα NAS: Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake KJV: that, though he was rich, yet for your INT: you he became poor rich being that Ephesians 2:4 Adj-NMS GRK: δὲ θεὸς πλούσιος ὢν ἐν NAS: But God, being rich in mercy, because KJV: God, who is rich in mercy, INT: but God rich being in 1 Timothy 6:17 Adj-DMP GRK: Τοῖς πλουσίοις ἐν τῷ NAS: those who are rich in this KJV: Charge them that are rich in this INT: To the rich in the James 1:10 Adj-NMS GRK: ὁ δὲ πλούσιος ἐν τῇ NAS: and the rich man [is to glory] in his humiliation, KJV: But the rich, in that he INT: he who [is] moreover rich in the James 1:11 Adj-NMS GRK: καὶ ὁ πλούσιος ἐν ταῖς NAS: too the rich man in the midst of his pursuits KJV: also shall the rich man fade away in INT: also the rich in the James 2:5 Adj-AMP GRK: τῷ κόσμῳ πλουσίους ἐν πίστει NAS: world [to be] rich in faith KJV: of this world rich in faith, INT: of this world rich in faith James 2:6 Adj-NMP GRK: οὐχ οἱ πλούσιοι καταδυναστεύουσιν ὑμῶν NAS: the poor man. Is it not the rich who oppress KJV: Do not rich men oppress you, INT: Not the rich do oppress you James 5:1 Adj-NMP GRK: νῦν οἱ πλούσιοι κλαύσατε ὀλολύζοντες NAS: Come now, you rich, weep and howl KJV: now, [ye] rich men, weep INT: now rich weep howling Revelation 2:9 Adj-NMS GRK: πτωχείαν ἀλλὰ πλούσιος εἶ καὶ NAS: and your poverty (but you are rich), and the blasphemy KJV: thou art rich) and INT: poverty but rich you are and Strong's Greek 4145 28 Occurrences πλούσιοι — 4 Occ. πλουσίοις — 2 Occ. πλούσιον — 3 Occ. πλούσιος — 13 Occ. πλουσίου — 2 Occ. πλουσίους — 4 Occ.