Strong's G3170 · Greek
μεγαλύνω
megalýnō
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke2 verses
Acts3 verses
And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified them.
Acts 10:46For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,
Acts 19:17And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
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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);