πλήθω, πίμπλημι

plēthō, pimplēmiVerbG4130

to fill

From: a prolonged form of a primary (which appears only as an alternate in certain tenses and in the reduplicated form pimplemi);

Short Definition

to "fill" (literally or figuratively (imbue, influence, supply)); specially, to fulfil (time)

Full Lexicon Entry

trans. form in present and imperfect of *πλήθω *(intrans. in these tenses), which supplies the other tense forms; to fill: with accusative; pass.,; of that which fills or takes possession of the mind : pass., with genitive
45.Metaphorical (as in LXX for מָלֵא
Synonyms
πληροφορέω, πληρόω
LXX Usage: chiefly for מָלֵא, also for שָׂבַע

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

24 times

Appears 24 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
13
Acts
9
Matthew
2

Key Passages

  • Acts 13:9
  • Acts 3:10
  • Acts 9:17
  • Luke 1:57
  • Luke 2:22

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