Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3170

Strong's G3170 · Greek

μεγαλύνω

megalýnō

Number
G3170
Language
Greek
Original word
μεγαλύνω
Transliteration
megalýnō
KJV occurrences
8 verses

Definition

to make (or declare) great, i.e. increase or (figuratively) extol

KJV: enlarge, magnify, shew great

Root / derivation: from G3173 (μέγας);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered μεγαλύνω across 8 verses.

magnified3×
magnify2×
enlarge1×
enlarged1×
great1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse
Luke2 verses
Acts3 verses
2 Corinthians1 verse
Philippians1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3170 (megalýnō) mean?

to make (or declare) great, i.e. increase or (figuratively) extol

How many times does G3170 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3170 (μεγαλύνω) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “magnified.”

How is megalýnō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3170 is rendered as “magnified” (3×), “magnify” (2×), “enlarge” (1×), “enlarged” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word μεγαλύνω come from?

from G3173 (μέγας);