πολύς, πολλή, πολύ, [in LXX chiefly for רַב and cognate forms ;] 1. as adj., much, many, great, of number, space, degree, value, time, etc.: ἀριθμός, Act.11:21; ὄχλος, Mrk.5:24; θερισμός, Mat.9:37; χόρτος, Jhn.6:10; χρόνος, Mat.25:19; γογγυσμός, Jhn.7:12; πόνος, Col.4:13; δόξα, Mat.24:30; σιγή, Act.21:40; pl., προφῆται, Mat.13:17; ὄχλοι, Mat.4:25; δαιμόνια, Mrk.1:34; δυνάμεις, Mat.7:22, 2. As subst., pl. masc, πολλοί, many (persons): Mat.7:22, Mrk.2:2, al.; with genitive partit., Mat.3:7, Luk.1:16, al.; before ἐκ, Jhn.7:31, Act.17:12; with art., οἱ π., the many, Mat.24:12, Rom.12:5, 1Co.10:17, 33 2Co.2:17; opposite to ὁ εἶς (Lft., Notes, 291), Rom.5:15, 19; neut. pl., πολλά: Mat.13:3, Mrk.5:26, al.; accusative with adverbial force, Mrk.1:45, Rom.16:6 (Deiss., LAE, 317), 1Co.16:12, Jas.3:2, al.; neut. sing., πολύ: Luk.12:48; adverbially, Mrk.12:27, al.; πολλοῦ (genitive pret.), Mat.26:9; with compar. (Bl., §44, 5), π. σπουδαιότερον, 2Co.8:22; πολλῷ πλείους, Jhn.4:41. Compar., πλείων , neut., πλεῖον and πλέον (see WH, App., 151), pl., πλείονες, -ας, -α, contr., πλείους, -ω (cf. Mayser, 69), more, greater; 1. as adj.: Jhn.15:2, Act.18:2o, Heb.3:3; before παρά, Heb.11:4 (cf. Westc, in l. Was ΠΛΙΟΝΑ here a primitive error for ΗΔΙΟΝΑ ?); pi., Act.13:31, al.; with genitive compar., Mat.21:36; with num. (ἤ of comp. omitted), Act.4:22 24:11, al. 2. As subst., οἱ π., the greater number: Act.10:32 27:12, 1Co.10:5 15:6; also (Bl., §44, 3) others, more, the more: 2Co.2:6 4:15, Php.1:14; πλείονα, Luk.11:53; πλειον, πλέον, Mat.20:10, 2Ti.3:9; with genitive comp., Mk 12:43, Luk.21:3; π. Ἰωνᾶ ὧδε, Mat.12:41; adverbially, Act.4:17 20:9 24:4. 3. As adv., πλεῖον: before ἤ, Luk.9:13; with genitive comp., Mat.5:20; πλείω: with num., Mat.26:53. Superl., πλεῖστος, -η, -ον , (a) prop., most: Mat.11:20 21:8; adverbially, τὸ π., 1Co.14:27; (b) elative (M, Pr., 79), very great: ὄχλος π., Mrk.4:1. (AS)
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G4183 — πολύς
polus · much · Greek
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Matthew 2:18 · πολύς,“A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.”Matthew 3:7 · πολλοὺςBut when John saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his place of baptism, he said to them, “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?Matthew 4:25 · πολλοὶLarge crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.Matthew 5:12 · πολὺςRejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.Matthew 6:30 · πολλῷIf that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?Matthew 7:13 · πολλοίEnter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.Matthew 7:22 · πολλοὶ · πολλὰςMany will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’Matthew 8:1 · πολλοί.When Jesus came down from the mountain, large crowds followed Him.Matthew 8:11 · πολλοὶI say to you that many will come from the east and the west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.Matthew 8:16 · πολλούς,When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to Jesus, and He drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick.Matthew 8:18 · πολλοὺςWhen Jesus saw a large crowd around Him, He gave orders to cross to the other side of the sea.Matthew 8:30 · πολλῶνIn the distance a large herd of pigs was feeding.Matthew 9:10 · πολλοὶLater, as Jesus was dining at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with Him and His disciples.Matthew 9:14 · πολλά,Then John’s disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why is it that we and the Pharisees fast so often, but Your disciples do not fast?”Matthew 9:37 · πολύς,Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.Matthew 10:31 · πολλῶνSo do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.Matthew 12:15 · πολλοί,Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them all,Matthew 13:2 · πολλοὶSuch large crowds gathered around Him that He got into a boat and sat down, while all the people stood on the shore.Matthew 13:3 · πολλὰAnd He told them many things in parables, saying, “A farmer went out to sow his seed.Matthew 13:5 · πολλήν,Some fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly because the soil was shallow.Matthew 13:17 · πολλοὶFor truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.Matthew 13:58 · πολλὰςAnd He did not do many miracles there, because of their unbelief.Matthew 14:14 · πολὺνWhen He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.Matthew 14:24 · πολλοὺςbut the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.Matthew 15:30 · πολλοὶ · πολλοὺςLarge crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them.Matthew 16:21 · πολλὰFrom that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.Matthew 19:2 · πολλοί,Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them there.Matthew 19:22 · πολλά.¶When the young man heard this, he went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth.Matthew 19:30 · ΠολλοὶBut many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.Matthew 20:28 · πολλῶν.¶just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”Matthew 20:29 · πολύς.As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed Him.Matthew 22:14 · πολλοὶFor many are called, but few are chosen.”Matthew 24:5 · πολλοὶ · πολλοὺςFor many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many.Matthew 24:10 · πολλοὶAt that time many will fall away and will betray and hate one another,Matthew 24:11 · πολλοὶ · πολλούς·and many false prophets will arise and deceive many.Matthew 24:12 · πολλῶν.Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold.Matthew 24:30 · πολλῆς.At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.Matthew 25:19 · πολὺνAfter a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them.Matthew 25:21 · πολλῶνHis master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’Matthew 25:23 · πολλῶνHis master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’Matthew 26:9 · πολλοῦThis perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.”Matthew 26:28 · πολλῶνThis is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.Matthew 26:47 · πολὺςWhile Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people.Matthew 26:53 · πλείωAre you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?Matthew 26:60 · πολλῶνBut they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forwardMatthew 27:19 · πολλὰWhile Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: “Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered terribly in a dream today because of Him.”Matthew 27:52 · πολλὰThe tombs broke open, and the bodies of many saints who had fallen asleep were raised.Matthew 27:53 · πολλοῖς.¶After Jesus’ resurrection, when they had come out of the tombs, they entered the holy city and appeared to many people.Matthew 27:55 · πολλαὶAnd many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to minister to Him.Mark 1:34 · πολλοὺς · πολλὰAnd He healed many who were ill with various diseases and drove out many demons. But He would not allow the demons to speak, because they knew who He was.Mark 1:45 · πολλὰBut the man went out and openly began to proclaim and spread the news. Consequently, Jesus could no longer enter a town in plain view, but He stayed out in solitary places. Yet people came to Him from every quarter.Mark 2:2 · πολλοὶthey gathered in such large numbers that there was no more room, not even outside the door, as Jesus spoke the word to them.Mark 2:15 · πολλοὶ · πολλοί,While Jesus was dining at Levi’s house, many tax collectors and sinners were eating with Him and His disciples—for there were many who followed Him.Mark 3:7 · πολὺSo Jesus withdrew with His disciples to the sea, accompanied by a large crowd from Galilee, Judea,Mark 3:8 · πολὺJerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing.Mark 3:10 · πολλοὺςFor He had healed so many that all who had diseases were pressing forward to touch Him.Mark 3:12 · πολλὰBut He warned them sternly not to make Him known.Mark 4:2 · πολλὰAnd He taught them many things in parables, and in His teaching He said,Mark 4:5 · πολλήν,Some fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly because the soil was shallow.Mark 4:33 · πολλαῖςWith many such parables Jesus spoke the word to them, to the extent that they could understand.Mark 5:9 · πολλοί“What is your name?” Jesus asked. “My name is Legion,” he replied, “for we are many.”Mark 5:10 · πολλὰAnd he begged Jesus repeatedly not to send them out of that region.Mark 5:21 · πολὺςWhen Jesus had again crossed by boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him beside the sea.Mark 5:23 · πολλὰand pleaded with Him urgently, “My little daughter is near death. Please come and place Your hands on her, so that she will be healed and live.”Mark 5:24 · πολὺςSo Jesus went with him, and a large crowd followed and pressed around Him.Mark 5:26 · πολλὰ · πολλῶνShe had borne much agony under the care of many physicians and had spent all she had, but to no avail. Instead, her condition had only grown worse.Mark 5:38 · πολλά,When they arrived at the house of the synagogue leader, Jesus saw the commotion and the people weeping and wailing loudly.Mark 5:43 · πολλὰThen Jesus gave strict orders that no one should know about this, and He told them to give her something to eat.Mark 6:2 · πολλοὶWhen the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard Him were astonished. “Where did this man get these ideas?” they asked. “What is this wisdom He has been given? And how can He perform such miracles?Mark 6:13 · πολλὰ · πολλοὺςThey also drove out many demons and healed many of the sick, anointing them with oil.Mark 6:20 · πολλὰbecause Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.Mark 6:31 · πολλοί,And He said to them, “Come with Me privately to a solitary place, and let us rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.Mark 6:33 · πολλοὶBut many people saw them leaving and recognized them. They ran together on foot from all the towns and arrived before them.Mark 6:34 · πολὺν · πολλά.¶When Jesus stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things.Mark 6:35 · πολλῆς · πολλή·By now the hour was already late. So the disciples came to Jesus and said, “This is a desolate place, and the hour is already late.Mark 7:4 · πολλάAnd on returning from the market, they do not eat unless they wash. And there are many other traditions for them to observe, including the washing of cups, pitchers, kettles, and couches for dining.Mark 7:13 · πολλὰThus you nullify the word of God by the tradition you have handed down. And you do so in many such matters.”Mark 8:1 · πολλοῦIn those days the crowd once again became very large, and they had nothing to eat. Jesus called the disciples to Him and said,Mark 8:31 · πολλὰThen He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and after three days rise again.Mark 9:12 · πολλὰHe replied, “Elijah does indeed come first, and he restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected?Mark 9:14 · πολὺνWhen they returned to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them.Mark 9:26 · πολλὰ · πολλοὺςAfter shrieking and convulsing him violently, the spirit came out. The boy became like a corpse, so that many said, “He is dead.”Mark 10:22 · πολλά.But the man was saddened by these words and went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth.Mark 10:31 · πολλοὶBut many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.”Mark 10:45 · πολλῶν.¶For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”Mark 10:48 · πολλοὶ · πολλῷMany people admonished him to be silent, but he cried out all the louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”Mark 11:8 · πολλοὶMany in the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut from the fields.Mark 12:5 · πολλοὺςHe sent still another, and this one they killed. He sent many others; some they beat and others they killed.Mark 12:27 · πολὺHe is not the God of the dead, but of the living. You are badly mistaken!”Mark 12:37 · πολὺςDavid himself calls Him ‘Lord.’ So how can He be David’s son?” And the large crowd listened to Him with delight.Mark 12:41 · πολλοὶ · πολλά·As Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, He watched the crowd putting money into it. And many rich people put in large amounts.Mark 13:6 · πολλοὶ · πολλοὺςMany will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and will deceive many.Mark 13:26 · πολλῆςAt that time they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.Mark 14:24 · πολλῶν.He said to them, “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.Mark 14:56 · πολλοὶFor many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent.Mark 15:3 · πολλά.¶And the chief priests began to accuse Him of many things.Mark 15:41 · πολλαὶThese women had followed Jesus and ministered to Him while He was in Galilee, and there were many other women who had come up to Jerusalem with Him.Luke 1:1 · πολλοὶMany have undertaken to compose an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us,Luke 1:14 · πολλοὶHe will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice at his birth,Luke 1:16 · πολλοὺςMany of the sons of Israel he will turn back to the Lord their God.Luke 2:34 · πολλῶνThen Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,Luke 2:35 · πολλῶνso that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”Luke 2:36 · πολλαῖς,There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,Luke 3:18 · ΠολλὰWith these and many other exhortations, John proclaimed the good news to the people.Luke 4:25 · πολλαὶBut I tell you truthfully that there were many widows in Israel in the time of Elijah, when the sky was shut for three and a half years and great famine swept over all the land.Luke 4:27 · πολλοὶAnd there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet. Yet not one of them was cleansed—only Naaman the Syrian.”Luke 4:41 · πολλῶνDemons also came out of many people, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But He rebuked the demons and would not allow them to speak, because they knew He was the Christ.Luke 5:6 · πολύ·When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to tear.Luke 5:15 · πολλοὶBut the news about Jesus spread all the more, and great crowds came to hear Him and to be healed of their sicknesses.Luke 5:29 · πολὺςThen Levi hosted a great banquet for Jesus at his house. A large crowd of tax collectors was there, along with others who were eating with them.Luke 6:17 · πολὺς · πολὺThen Jesus came down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of His disciples was there, along with a great number of people from all over Judea, Jerusalem, and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon.Luke 6:23 · πολὺςRejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way.Luke 6:35 · πολύς,But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.Luke 7:11 · πολύς.Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain. His disciples went with Him, accompanied by a large crowd.Luke 7:21 · πολλοὺς · πολλοῖςAt that very hour Jesus healed many people of their diseases, afflictions, and evil spirits, and He gave sight to many who were blind.Luke 7:47 · πολλαί, · πολύ·Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, for she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.”Luke 8:3 · πολλαὶJoanna the wife of Herod’s household manager Chuza, Susanna, and many others. These women were ministering to them out of their own means.Luke 8:4 · πολλοῦWhile a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, He told them this parable:Luke 8:29 · πολλοῖςFor Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had seized him, and though he was bound with chains and shackles, he had broken the chains and been driven by the demon into solitary places.Luke 8:30 · πολλὰ“What is your name?” Jesus asked. “Legion,” he replied, because many demons had gone into him.Luke 9:22 · πολλὰ“The Son of Man must suffer many things,” He said. “He must be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.”Luke 9:37 · πολύς.The next day, when they came down from the mountain, Jesus was met by a large crowd.Luke 10:2 · πολύς,And He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.Luke 10:24 · πολλοὶFor I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.”Luke 10:40 · πολλὴνBut Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!”Luke 10:41 · πολλά,“Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you are worried and upset about many things.Luke 12:7 · πολλῶνAnd even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.Luke 12:19 · πολλὰ · πολλά.Then I will say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!”’Luke 12:47 · πολλάς.That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows.Luke 12:48 · πολύ, · πολὺ · πολύ,But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded.Luke 13:24 · πολλοί,“Make every effort to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able.Luke 14:16 · πολλούς·But Jesus replied, “A certain man prepared a great banquet and invited many guests.Luke 14:25 · πολλοί.Now large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and He turned and said to them,Luke 15:13 · πολλὰςAfter a few days, the younger son got everything together and journeyed to a distant country, where he squandered his wealth in wild living.Luke 16:10 · πολλῷ · πολλῷWhoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.Luke 17:25 · πολλὰBut first He must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation.Luke 18:39 · πολλῷThose who led the way admonished him to be silent, but he cried out all the louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”Luke 21:8 · πολλοὶJesus answered, “See to it that you are not deceived. For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them.Luke 21:27 · πολλῆς.¶At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.Luke 22:65 · πολλὰAnd they said many other blasphemous things against Him.Luke 23:27 · πολὺA great number of people followed Him, including women who kept mourning and wailing for Him.John 2:12 · πολλὰςAfter this, He went down to Capernaum with His mother and brothers and His disciples, and they stayed there a few days.John 2:23 · πολλοὶWhile He was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many people saw the signs He was doing and believed in His name.John 3:23 · πολλὰNow John was also baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because the water was plentiful there, and people kept coming to be baptized.John 4:39 · πολλοὶMany of the Samaritans from that town believed in Jesus because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.”John 4:41 · πολλῷ · πλείουςAnd many more believed because of His message.John 5:6 · πολὺνWhen Jesus saw him lying there and realized that he had spent a long time in this condition, He asked him, “Do you want to get well?”John 6:2 · πολύς,A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick.John 6:5 · πολὺςWhen Jesus looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward Him, He said to Philip, “Where can we buy bread for these people to eat?”John 6:10 · πολὺς“Have the people sit down,” Jesus said. Now there was plenty of grass in that place, so the men sat down, about five thousand of them.
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