πολύς

polusA / GG4183

much

From: including the forms from the alternate ;

Short Definition

(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely

Full Lexicon Entry

1.as adj., much, many, great, of number, space, degree, value, time, etc.
2.As subst., pl. masc, πολλοί, many (persons)
1.as adj.
2.As subst., οἱ π., the greater number
3.As adv., πλεῖον
aprop., most
belative, very great
LXX Usage: chiefly for רַב and cognate forms

Grammar

Part of Speech A / G

Morphology G:A / G:ADV

DescriptionG:A / G:ADV

Occurrences

342 times

Appears 342 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
56
Mark
51
Matthew
50
Luke
46
John
38

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:26
  • Acts 19:18
  • John 16:12
  • Matthew 12:15
  • Mark 2:15

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