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Strong's G4148 πλουτίζω (ploutizo)

ploutizo - meaning, definition, and linked Bible usage across the indexed canon, including Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where this Strong's number appears.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4148 — mucar (“chastisement”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G4148
Language Greek
Linked Usages 14
Books 11

Strong's G4148 Quick Answer

Strong's G4148 πλουτίζω (ploutizo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. ploutizo (plou-tid'-zo) v. 1. to make wealthy (figuratively) [from G4149] It has 14 linked Bible usages across 11 books. Visible English usage signals include rich. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
ploutizo (plou-tid'-zo) v. 1. to make wealthy (figuratively) [from G4149]
Usage
14 linked usages
Books
11 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
rich

Meaning and Definition

ploutizo (plou-tid'-zo) v. 1. to make wealthy (figuratively) [from G4149] KJV: en- (make) rich Root(s): G4149

Original Word
πλουτίζω
Transliteration
ploutizo
Derivation
Root: πλοῦτος R1: 4149
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4148. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to enrich

Usage: πλουτίζω (πλοῦτος), [in LXX chiefly for עָשַׁר hi. ;] to make rich, enrich: with accusative of person(s), pass., 2Co.9:11. Metaphorical, of spiritual riches, with accusative: of person(s), 2Co.6:10; before ἐν, pass., 1Co.1:5.† (AS)

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How Strong's G4148 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render ploutizo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

How Strong's G4148 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 7 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G4148 (πλουτίζω) appears 11 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4148 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G4148 in the New Testament

3 indexed usages in New Testament.

1 Corinthians 1:5 KJV

That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;

2 Corinthians 6:10 KJV

As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

2 Corinthians 9:11 KJV

Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.

Strong's G4148 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

7 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 14:23 Septuagint / Brenton

that I will not take from all thy goods from a string to a shoe latchet, lest thou shouldest say, I have made Abram rich.

1 Kingdoms 2:7 Septuagint / Brenton

The Lord makes poor, and makes rich; He brings low, and lifts up.

Job 15:29 Septuagint / Brenton

Neither shall he at all grow rich, nor shall his substance remain: He shall not cast a shadow upon the earth.

Strong's G4148 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

4 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 7:24 Septuagint / Brenton

Now Antiochus, thinking himself despised, and suspecting it to be a reproachful speech, while the youngest was yet alive, did not only exhort him by words, but also assured him with oaths, that he would make him both a rich and a happy man, if he would turn from the laws of his fathers; and that also he would take him for his friend, and trust him with affairs.

Wisdom of Solomon 10:11 Septuagint / Brenton

In the covetousness of such as oppressed him she stood by him, And made him rich.

Wisdom of Sirach 11:21 Septuagint / Brenton

Marvel not at the works of sinners; But trust in the Lord, and abide in thy labor: For it is an easy thing in the sight of the Lord on the sudden to make a poor man rich.

Usage Excerpts

First 14 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4148.

Genesis 14:23 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
that I will not take from all thy goods from a string to a shoe latchet, lest thou shouldest say, I have made Abram rich.
1 Kingdoms 2:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The Lord makes poor, and makes rich; He brings low, and lifts up.
Job 15:29 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Neither shall he at all grow rich, nor shall his substance remain: He shall not cast a shadow upon the earth.
Psalms 64:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou hast visited the earth, and saturated it; Thou hast abundantly enriched it. The river of God is filled with water; Thou hast prepared their food, for thus is the preparation of it.
Proverbs 10:22 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
It enriches him, and grief of heart shall not be added to it.
Proverbs 13:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
There are some who, having nothing, enrich themselves: And there are some who bring themselves down in the midst of much wealth.
Ezekiel 27:33 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
How large a reward hast thou gained from the sea? thou hast filled nations out of thine abundance; and out of thy mixed merchandise thou hast enriched all the kings of the earth.
1 Corinthians 1:5 New Testament, KJV
That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;
2 Corinthians 6:10 New Testament, KJV
As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
2 Corinthians 9:11 New Testament, KJV
Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.
2 Maccabees 7:24 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Now Antiochus, thinking himself despised, and suspecting it to be a reproachful speech, while the youngest was yet alive, did not only exhort him by words, but also assured him with oaths, that he would make him both a rich and a happy man, if he would turn from the laws of his fathers; and that also he would take him for his friend, and trust him with affairs.
Wisdom of Solomon 10:11 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
In the covetousness of such as oppressed him she stood by him, And made him rich.
Wisdom of Sirach 11:21 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Marvel not at the works of sinners; But trust in the Lord, and abide in thy labor: For it is an easy thing in the sight of the Lord on the sudden to make a poor man rich.
Wisdom of Sirach 19:1 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
A laboring man that is given to drunkenness shall not be rich: And he that contemneth small things shall fall by little and little.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4148, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G4148 FAQ

What does ploutizo (πλουτίζω) mean?

Strong's G4148 is a Greek entry for G4148 πλουτίζω (ploutizo). ploutizo (plou-tid'-zo) v. 1. to make wealthy (figuratively) [from G4149]

How many times is ploutizo (πλουτίζω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 14 linked usages for Strong's G4148 across 11 books.

Where can I study ploutizo (πλουτίζω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4148 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate ploutizo (πλουτίζω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as rich. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G4148 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 7 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 4 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4148, with linked reader references where each row is available.