GreekG4115Verb
πλατύνω
platunō
“to widen”
3Occurrences
G4115Strong's #
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Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
to widen (literally or figuratively)
from G4116 (πλατύς);
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
to make broad, enlarge, extend: with accusative of thing(s). Metaphorical, pass., ἡ καρδία; ὑμεῖς.
LXX: chiefly for רָחַב hi.
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Full Description
Greek Verb
Occurrences
πλατύνω appears 3 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
2 Corinthians
2
Matthew
1
Key Passages
2 Corinthians 6:11BSB
We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians. Our hearts are open wide.
2 Corinthians 6:13BSB
As a fair exchange, I ask you as my children: Open wide your hearts also.
Matthew 23:5BSB
All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.
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