The meaning of “πλείων”
Understanding pleíōn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
comparative of πολύς X above, + exceed, more excellent, further, (very) great(-er), long(-er), (very) many, greater (mor...
πλείων
comparative of πολύς X above, + exceed, more excellent, further, (very) great(-er), long(-er), (very) many, greater (more) part, + yet but. - more in quantity, number, or quality - also (in plural) the major portion
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 20:10 | “But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny.” Word: πλείων (pleíōn) | |
| Luke 11:31 | “The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.” Word: πλείων (pleíōn) | |
| Acts 24:4 | “Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words.” Word: πλείων (pleíōn) | |
| 2 Corinthians 4:15 | “For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.” Word: πλείων (pleíōn) | |
| 2 Timothy 2:16 | “But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.” Word: πλείων (pleíōn) |