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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. 1 Corinthians 8:5 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many so-called gods and lords),

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  2. 1 Corinthians 10:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Because there is one loaf, we who are many are one body; for we all partake of the one loaf.

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  3. 1 Corinthians 10:33 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    as I also try to please everyone in all I do. For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved.

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  4. 1 Corinthians 11:30 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep.

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  5. 1 Corinthians 12:12 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ.

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  6. 1 Corinthians 12:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For the body does not consist of one part, but of many.

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  7. 1 Corinthians 12:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    As it is, there are many parts, but one body.

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  8. 1 Corinthians 12:22 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable,

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  9. 1 Corinthians 16:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.

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  10. 1 Corinthians 16:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was not at all inclined to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.

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  11. 1 Corinthians 16:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.

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  12. 2 Corinthians 1:11 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.

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  13. 2 Corinthians 2:4 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    For through many tears I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart, not to grieve you but to let you know how much I love you.

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  14. 2 Corinthians 2:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.

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  15. 2 Corinthians 3:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For if the ministry of condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry of righteousness!

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  16. 2 Corinthians 3:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For if what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which endures!

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  17. 2 Corinthians 3:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.

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  18. 2 Corinthians 6:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;

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  19. 2 Corinthians 6:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.

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  20. 2 Corinthians 7:4 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride in you; I am filled with encouragement; in all our troubles my joy overflows.

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  21. 2 Corinthians 8:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.

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  22. 2 Corinthians 8:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.

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  23. 2 Corinthians 8:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    As it is written: “He who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall.”

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  24. 2 Corinthians 8:22 · BSB · 3 occurrences

    And we are sending along with them our brother who has proven his earnestness to us many times and in many ways, and now even more so by his great confidence in you.

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  25. 2 Corinthians 9:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.

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  26. 2 Corinthians 11:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Since many are boasting according to the flesh, I too will boast.

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  27. 2 Corinthians 12:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I am afraid that when I come again, my God will humble me before you, and I will be grieved over many who have sinned earlier and have not repented of their acts of impurity, sexual immorality, and debauchery.

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  28. Galatians 1:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries and was extremely zealous for the traditions of my fathers.

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  29. Galatians 3:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ.

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  30. Galatians 4:27 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For it is written: “Rejoice, O barren woman, who bears no children; break forth and cry aloud, you who have never travailed; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband.”

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  31. Ephesians 2:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,

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  32. Philippians 1:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.

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  33. Philippians 2:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

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  34. Philippians 3:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For as I have often told you before, and now say again even with tears: Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.

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  35. Colossians 4:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For I testify about him that he goes to great pains for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis.

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  36. 1 Thessalonians 1:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.

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  37. 1 Thessalonians 1:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering.

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  38. 1 Thessalonians 2:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God.

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  39. 1 Thessalonians 2:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Brothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to face was even more intense.

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  40. 1 Timothy 3:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.

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  41. 1 Timothy 3:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

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  42. 1 Timothy 6:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.

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  43. 1 Timothy 6:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.

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  44. 1 Timothy 6:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.

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  45. 2 Timothy 2:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.

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  46. 2 Timothy 4:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds.

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  47. Titus 1:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For many are rebellious and full of empty talk and deception, especially those of the circumcision,

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  48. Titus 2:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good.

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  49. Philemon 1:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.

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  50. Philemon 1:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So although in Christ I am bold enough to order you to do what is proper,

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