πολύς polýs

Meaning

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

In the King James Version: abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly

Derivation: including the forms from the alternate ;

Where it is used

• Matthew 2:18 “A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.”
• Matthew 3:7 But when John saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his place of baptism, he said to them, “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?
• Matthew 4:25 Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.
• Matthew 5:12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.
• Matthew 6:30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?
• Matthew 7:13 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.
• Matthew 7:22 Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’
• Matthew 8:1 When Jesus came down from the mountain, large crowds followed Him.
• Matthew 8:11 I say to you that many will come from the east and the west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.
• Matthew 8:16 When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to Jesus, and He drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick.
• Matthew 8:18 When Jesus saw a large crowd around Him, He gave orders to cross to the other side of the sea.
• Matthew 8:30 In the distance a large herd of pigs was feeding.
• Matthew 9:10 Later, as Jesus was dining at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with Him and His disciples.
• Matthew 9:14 Then John’s disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why is it that we and the Pharisees fast so often, but Your disciples do not fast?”
• Matthew 9:37 Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.
• Matthew 10:31 So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
• Matthew 12:15 Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them all,
• Matthew 13:2 Such large crowds gathered around Him that He got into a boat and sat down, while all the people stood on the shore.
• Matthew 13:3 And He told them many things in parables, saying, “A farmer went out to sow his seed.
• Matthew 13:5 Some fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly because the soil was shallow.
• Matthew 13:17 For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.
• Matthew 13:58 And He did not do many miracles there, because of their unbelief.
• Matthew 14:14 When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.
• Matthew 14:24 but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.
• Matthew 15:30 Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them.
• Matthew 16:21 From that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.
• Matthew 19:2 Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them there.
• Matthew 19:22 When the young man heard this, he went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth.
• Matthew 19:30 But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.
• Matthew 20:16 So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”
• Matthew 20:28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
• Matthew 20:29 As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed Him.
• Matthew 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen.”
• Matthew 24:5 For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many.
• Matthew 24:10 At that time many will fall away and will betray and hate one another,
• Matthew 24:11 and many false prophets will arise and deceive many.
• Matthew 24:12 Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold.
• Matthew 24:30 At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
• Matthew 25:19 After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them.
• Matthew 25:21 His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’
• Matthew 25:23 His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’
• Matthew 26:9 This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.”
• Matthew 26:28 This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
• Matthew 26:47 While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people.
• Matthew 26:53 Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?
• Matthew 26:60 But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward
• Matthew 27:19 While Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: “Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered terribly in a dream today because of Him.”
• Matthew 27:52 The tombs broke open, and the bodies of many saints who had fallen asleep were raised.
• Matthew 27:53 After Jesus’ resurrection, when they had come out of the tombs, they entered the holy city and appeared to many people.
• Matthew 27:55 And many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to minister to Him.
• Mark 1:34 And He healed many who were ill with various diseases and drove out many demons. But He would not allow the demons to speak, because they knew who He was.
• Mark 1:45 But the man went out and openly began to proclaim and spread the news. Consequently, Jesus could no longer enter a town in plain view, but He stayed out in solitary places. Yet people came to Him from every quarter.
• Mark 2:2 they gathered in such large numbers that there was no more room, not even outside the door, as Jesus spoke the word to them.
• Mark 2:15 While Jesus was dining at Levi’s house, many tax collectors and sinners were eating with Him and His disciples—for there were many who followed Him.
• Mark 3:7 So Jesus withdrew with His disciples to the sea, accompanied by a large crowd from Galilee, Judea,
• Mark 3:8 Jerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing.
• Mark 3:10 For He had healed so many that all who had diseases were pressing forward to touch Him.
• Mark 3:12 But He warned them sternly not to make Him known.
• Mark 4:2 And He taught them many things in parables, and in His teaching He said,
• Mark 4:5 Some fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly because the soil was shallow.