Strong’s G4115

πλατύνω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

platunó

Pronunciation

pla-too'-no

Definition

To broaden, to widen, to enlarge

Meaning

I enlarge, make broad; met: of the growth of tenderness and love.

Usage

The verb "platunó" is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of making something broader or wider. It can be understood both in a literal sense, such as physically widening a space, and in a metaphorical sense, such as expanding one's heart or understanding.

Bible references

Matthew 23:5;2 Corinthians 6:11;2 Corinthians 6:13