Strong's G4133 · Greek
πλήν
plen · /plane/
Definition
from 4119; moreover (besides), i.e. albeit, save that, rather, yet:--but (rather), except, nevertheless, notwithstanding, save, than.
KJV: but (rather), except, nevertheless, notwithstanding, save, than
Root / derivation: from 4119
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πλήν across 31 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
31 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew5 verses
But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.
Matthew 11:24But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.
Matthew 18:7Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!
Matthew 26:39And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
Matthew 26:64Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.
Luke14 verses
But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.
Luke 6:35But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.
Luke 10:11Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
Luke 10:14But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you.
Luke 10:20Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.
Luke 11:41But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you. of: or, as you are able
Luke 12:31But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Luke 13:33Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem.
Luke 18:8I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?
Luke 19:27But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.
Luke 22:21But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.
Luke 22:22And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!
Luke 22:42Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. willing, remove: Gr. willing to remove
Luke 23:28But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.
Acts4 verses
And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.
Acts 15:28For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;
Acts 20:23Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. abide me: or, wait for me
Acts 27:22And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship.
1 Corinthians1 verse
Ephesians1 verse
Philippians3 verses
What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
Philippians 3:16Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.
Philippians 4:14Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.
Revelation1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4133 (plen) mean?
from 4119; moreover (besides), i.e. albeit, save that, rather, yet:--but (rather), except, nevertheless, notwithstanding, save, than.
How many times does G4133 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4133 (πλήν) appears in 31 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “But.”
How is plen translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4133 is rendered as “But” (14×), “nevertheless” (8×), “notwithstanding” (4×), “rather” (2×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word πλήν come from?
from 4119