Greek · G4148 · unreviewed

πλουτίζω

To make wealthy (figuratively)

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πλουτίζω G4148
Pronunciation ploutízō

What does πλουτίζω (ploutízō) mean in the Bible?

πλουτίζω (ploutízō) is a Greek word meaning "to make wealthy (figuratively)". πλουτίζω (πλοῦτος), [in LXX chiefly for עָשַׁר hi.

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Meaning

to make wealthy (figuratively)
Extended definition

(πλοῦτος), [in LXX chiefly for עָשַׁר hi. ;] to make rich, enrich: with accusative of person(s), pass., 2Co.9:11. Metaphorical, of spiritual riches, with accusative: of person(s), 2Co.6:10; before ἐν, pass., 1Co.1:5.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How mood, tense, and voice shift the force of this verb in context.

Tenses
Aorist Present
Voices
Passive Active
Indicative states a fact or reality
Aorist Passive 1 Cor 1:5
Participle verbal adjective — the action as a modifying quality
Present Active 2 Cor 6:10
Present Passive 2 Cor 9:11
Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 3 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect
completed 1 participle 2
Tense
present 2 aorist 1
Voice
passive 2 active 1
Mood
participle 2 indicative 1

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)

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