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πολύς (polus) means “much” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

πολύς Greek · G4183 366 tagged occurrences in 330 verses

Pronunciation guide: pol-oos' Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G4183

πολύς · polus · much

πολύς, πολλή, πολύ, [in LXX chiefly for רַב and cognate forms ;] 1. as adj., much, many, great, of number, space, degree, value, time, etc.: ἀριθμός, Act.11:21; ὄχλος, Mrk.5:24; θερισμός, Mat.9:37; χόρτος, Jhn.6:10; χρόνος, Mat.25:19; γογγυσμός, Jhn.7:12; πόνος, Col.4:13; δόξα, Mat.24:30; σιγή, Act.21:40; pl., προφῆται, Mat.13:17; ὄχλοι, Mat.4:25; δαιμόνια, Mrk.1:34; δυνάμεις, Mat.7:22, 2. As subst., pl. masc, πολλοί, many (persons): Mat.7:22, Mrk.2:2, al.; with genitive partit., Mat.3:7, Luk.1:16, al.; before ἐκ, Jhn.7:31, Act.17:12; with art., οἱ π., the many, Mat.24:12, Rom.12:5, 1Co.10:17, 33 2Co.2:17; opposite to ὁ εἶς (Lft., Notes, 291), Rom.5:15, 19; neut. pl., πολλά: Mat.13:3, Mrk.5:26, al.; accusative with adverbial force, Mrk.1:45, Rom.16:6 (Deiss., LAE, 317), 1Co.16:12, Jas.3:2, al.; neut. sing., πολύ: Luk.12:48; adverbially, Mrk.12:27, al.; πολλοῦ (genitive pret.), Mat.26:9; with compar. (Bl., §44, 5), π. σπουδαιότερον, 2Co.8:22; πολλῷ πλείους, Jhn.4:41. Compar., πλείων , neut., πλεῖον and πλέον (see WH, App., 151), pl., πλείονες, -ας, -α, contr., πλείους, -ω (cf. Mayser, 69), more, greater; 1. as adj.: Jhn.15:2, Act.18:2o, Heb.3:3; before παρά, Heb.11:4 (cf. Westc, in l. Was ΠΛΙΟΝΑ here a primitive error for ΗΔΙΟΝΑ ?); pi., Act.13:31, al.; with genitive compar., Mat.21:36; with num. (ἤ of comp. omitted), Act.4:22 24:11, al. 2. As subst., οἱ π., the greater number: Act.10:32 27:12, 1Co.10:5 15:6; also (Bl., §44, 3) others, more, the more: 2Co.2:6 4:15, Php.1:14; πλείονα, Luk.11:53; πλειον, πλέον, Mat.20:10, 2Ti.3:9; with genitive comp., Mk 12:43, Luk.21:3; π. Ἰωνᾶ ὧδε, Mat.12:41; adverbially, Act.4:17 20:9 24:4. 3. As adv., πλεῖον: before ἤ, Luk.9:13; with genitive comp., Mat.5:20; πλείω: with num., Mat.26:53. Superl., πλεῖστος, -η, -ον , (a) prop., most: Mat.11:20 21:8; adverbially, τὸ π., 1Co.14:27; (b) elative (M, Pr., 79), very great: ὄχλος π., Mrk.4:1. (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

much, many; often.

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How translators render G4183

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BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
many 123
great 24
much 21
a large 19
many things 13
of many 13
many people 10
large 8
a great 7
how much 6
vvv 5
a long 4
great is 4
in many 3
a few 2
even 2
late 2
many of you 2
many were 2
of a great 2
plentiful 2
plenty of 2
than many 2
to many people 2
to much 2
very hard 2
with many 2
a high 1
a lasting 1
all 1
all i could 1
all the 1
and openly 1
at a high price 1
bitterly 1
by a large 1
by many 1
enough 1
far 1
have many 1
he was a great 1
how much greater 1
in a few 1
in many ways 1
in such large numbers 1
is plentiful 1
large amounts 1
long 1
loudly 1
making many 1
many blows 1
many guests 1
many in the crowd 1
many other 1
many so-called 1
many ways 1
many who are 1
more 1
most 1
much agony 1
of many things 1
repeatedly 1
so many 1
so many others 1
so often 1
so violent 1
sternly 1
strong 1
such a large 1
terribly 1
the large 1
the terrible 1
their prayers 1
there are many 1
though many 1
to many who were 1
too large 1
urgently 1
very 1
very large 1
warmly 1
whatever 1
which is far 1
with many such 1
with much 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
many 163
much 66
great 38
many things 20
a great 16
of many 13
greatly 4
with many 3
long 2
straitly 2
unto many 2
a great deal 1
a long 1
abundant 1
altogether 1
are many 1
as many 1
being much 1
far passed 1
far spent 1
for much 1
great multitudes 1
in many 1
in many things 1
in much 1
many of them 1
of a great 1
of many things 1
of much 1
oft 1
oftentimes 1
plenteous 1
so much 1
sore 1
the common 1
them 1
to much 1
upon the great 1
which is 1
with a great 1

Verses containing G4183

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  1. Matthew 2:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “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.”

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  2. Matthew 3:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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?

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  3. Matthew 4:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.

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  4. Matthew 5:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.

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  5. Matthew 6:30 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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?

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  6. Matthew 7:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.

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  7. Matthew 7:22 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    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?’

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  8. Matthew 8:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When Jesus came down from the mountain, large crowds followed Him.

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  9. Matthew 8:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.

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  10. Matthew 8:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.

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  11. Matthew 8:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When Jesus saw a large crowd around Him, He gave orders to cross to the other side of the sea.

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  12. Matthew 8:30 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    In the distance a large herd of pigs was feeding.

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  13. Matthew 9:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Later, as Jesus was dining at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with Him and His disciples.

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  14. Matthew 9:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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?”

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  15. Matthew 9:37 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.

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  16. Matthew 10:31 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

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  17. Matthew 12:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them all,

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  18. Matthew 13:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Such large crowds gathered around Him that He got into a boat and sat down, while all the people stood on the shore.

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  19. Matthew 13:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And He told them many things in parables, saying, “A farmer went out to sow his seed.

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  20. Matthew 13:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Some fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly because the soil was shallow.

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  21. Matthew 13:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.

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  22. Matthew 13:58 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And He did not do many miracles there, because of their unbelief.

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  23. Matthew 14:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.

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  24. Matthew 14:24 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.

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  25. Matthew 15:30 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    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.

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  26. Matthew 16:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.

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  27. Matthew 19:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them there.

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  28. Matthew 19:22 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When the young man heard this, he went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth.

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  29. Matthew 19:30 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.

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  30. Matthew 20:28 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.”

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  31. Matthew 20:29 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed Him.

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  32. Matthew 22:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For many are called, but few are chosen.”

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  33. Matthew 24:5 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many.

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  34. Matthew 24:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    At that time many will fall away and will betray and hate one another,

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  35. Matthew 24:11 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    and many false prophets will arise and deceive many.

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  36. Matthew 24:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold.

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  37. Matthew 24:30 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.

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  38. Matthew 25:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them.

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  39. Matthew 25:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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!’

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  40. Matthew 25:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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!’

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  41. Matthew 26:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.”

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  42. Matthew 26:28 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

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  43. Matthew 26:47 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.

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  44. Matthew 26:53 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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?

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  45. Matthew 26:60 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward

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  46. Matthew 27:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.”

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  47. Matthew 27:52 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The tombs broke open, and the bodies of many saints who had fallen asleep were raised.

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  48. Matthew 27:53 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    After Jesus’ resurrection, when they had come out of the tombs, they entered the holy city and appeared to many people.

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  49. Matthew 27:55 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to minister to Him.

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  50. Mark 1:34 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    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.

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