πλεονάζω pleonázō
Meaning
to do, make or be more, i.e. increase (transitively or intransitively); by extension, to superabound
In the King James Version: abound, abundant, make to increase, have over
Derivation: from G4119 (πλείων);
Where it is used
- Romans 5:20 The law came in so that the trespass would increase; but where sin increased, grace increased all the more,
- Romans 6:1 What then shall we say? Shall we continue in sin so that grace may increase?
- 2 Corinthians 4:15 All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is extending to more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow, to the glory of God.
- 2 Corinthians 8:15 As it is written: “He who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall.”
- Philippians 4:17 Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.
- 1 Thessalonians 3:12 And may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow with love for one another and for everyone else, just as our love for you overflows,
- 2 Thessalonians 1:3 We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.
- 2 Peter 1:8 For if you possess these qualities and continue to grow in them, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.