The meaning of “πλοῦτος”
Understanding ploûtos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
riches. - wealth (as fulness), i.e. (literally) money, possessions, or (figuratively) abundance, richness, (specially), ...
πλοῦτος
riches. - wealth (as fulness), i.e. (literally) money, possessions, or (figuratively) abundance, richness, (specially), valuable bestowment
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:22 | “He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.” Word: πλοῦτος (ploûtos) | |
| Luke 8:14 | “And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.” Word: πλοῦτος (ploûtos) | |
| 2 Corinthians 8:2 | “How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.” Word: πλοῦτος (ploûtos) | |
| Philippians 4:19 | “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Word: πλοῦτος (ploûtos) | |
| 1 Timothy 6:17 | “Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;” Word: πλοῦτος (ploûtos) |