The meaning of “πολύς”
Understanding polýs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
including the forms from the alternate abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, de...
πολύς
including the forms from the alternate abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. - (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many - neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely - neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 16:21 | “From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.” Word: πολύς (polýs) | |
| Romans 8:29 | “For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.” Word: πολύς (polýs) | |
| Philippians 2:12 | “Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.” Word: πολύς (polýs) | |
| Titus 2:3 | “The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;” Word: πολύς (polýs) | |
| 2 Peter 2:2 | “And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.” Word: πολύς (polýs) |