Strong's Lexicon plousios: Rich, wealthy Original Word: πλούσιος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word πλοῦτος (ploutos), meaning "wealth" or "riches." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - עָשִׁיר (ashir): Often translated as "rich" or "wealthy" in the Old Testament, such as in Proverbs 10:15 and Ecclesiastes 5:12. Usage: The term "plousios" is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who possess material wealth or abundance. It often carries a connotation of having more than enough resources, and it can be used both literally and metaphorically. In a spiritual sense, it can also refer to being rich in faith or good works. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, wealth was often seen as a sign of divine favor and social status. The wealthy had significant influence and power, and their riches were often associated with honor and prestige. However, the New Testament presents a more nuanced view, emphasizing the spiritual dangers of wealth and the importance of generosity and reliance on God rather than material possessions. 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 Originfrom 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: πλούσιοςπλούσιος, 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 plousíousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 19:23 Adj-NMSGRK: 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 Matthew 27:57 Adj-NMS Mark 10:25 Adj-AMS Mark 12:41 Adj-NMP Luke 6:24 Adj-DMP Luke 12:16 Adj-GMS Luke 14:12 Adj-AMP Luke 16:1 Adj-NMS Luke 16:19 Adj-NMS Luke 16:21 Adj-GMS Luke 16:22 Adj-NMS Luke 18:23 Adj-NMS Luke 18:25 Adj-AMS Luke 19:2 Adj-NMS Luke 21:1 Adj-AMP 2 Corinthians 8:9 Adj-NMS Ephesians 2:4 Adj-NMS 1 Timothy 6:17 Adj-DMP James 1:10 Adj-NMS James 1:11 Adj-NMS James 2:5 Adj-AMP James 2:6 Adj-NMP James 5:1 Adj-NMP Revelation 2:9 Adj-NMS Strong's Greek 4145 |
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