Strong’s G4147

πλουτέω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

plouteó

Pronunciation

ploo-teh'-o

Definition

To be rich, to become wealthy, to abound in material or spiritual riches.

Meaning

I become rich, am rich, abound in.

Usage

The verb "plouteó" primarily refers to the state of possessing wealth or becoming wealthy. In the New Testament, it is used both in the context of material wealth and spiritual abundance. The term can denote the physical accumulation of riches or the richness of spiritual blessings and virtues.

Bible references

Luke 1:53;Luke 12:21;Romans 10:12;1 Corinthians 4:8;2 Corinthians 8:9;1 Timothy 6:9;1 Timothy 6:18;Revelation 3:17;Revelation 3:18;Revelation 18:3;Revelation 18:15;Revelation 18:19