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megalunō G3170

μεγαλύνω (megalunō) means “to magnify” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

μεγαλύνω Greek · G3170 8 tagged occurrences in 8 verses

Pronunciation guide: meg-al-oo'-no Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G3170

μεγαλύνω · megalunō · to magnify

μεγαλύνω (μέγας) [in LXX chiefly for גָּדַל pi., hi. ;] 1. to make great: Mat.23:5, Luk.1:58. 2. to declare great, extol, magnify: Luk.1:46, Act.5:13 10:46 19:17, 2Co.10:15; pass., before ἐν, Php.1:20.† (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

(a) I enlarge, lengthen, (b) I increase, magnify, extol.

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How translators render G3170

Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.

BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
exalting 1
had shown her great 1
lengthen 1
magnifies 1
regarded them highly 1
was held in high honor 1
will be exalted 1
will greatly increase as well 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
doth magnify 1
enlarge 1
had shewed great 1
magnified 1
magnify 1
shall be magnified 1
that we shall be enlarged 1
was magnified 1

Verses containing G3170

Page 1 of 1. 8 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.

  1. Matthew 23:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.

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  2. Luke 1:46 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord,

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  3. Luke 1:58 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they rejoiced with her.

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  4. Acts 5:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Although the people regarded them highly, no one else dared to join them.

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  5. Acts 10:46 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God. Then Peter said,

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  6. Acts 19:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    This became known to all the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, and fear came over all of them. So the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor.

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  7. 2 Corinthians 10:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Neither do we boast beyond our limits in the labors of others. But we hope that as your faith increases, our area of influence among you will greatly increase as well,

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  8. Philippians 1:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.

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