πλουτίζωploutízō

to make wealthy (figuratively)

Greek (New Testament) · G4148

Meanings

to make rich, enrich: with accusative of person, passive, 2 Corinthians 9:11. Metaph., of spiritual riches, with accusative of person, 2 Corinthians 6:10; followed by ἐν, passive, 1 Corinthians 1:5.

Same root

Where it appears

Appears 3 times in the Bible.

  • 1 Corinthians 1:5 Through him, God has enriched your church in every way—with all of your eloquent words and all of your knowledge.
  • 2 Corinthians 6:10 Our hearts ache, but we always have joy. We are poor, but we give spiritual riches to others. We own nothing, and yet we have everything.
  • 2 Corinthians 9:11 Yes, you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous. And when we take your gifts to those who need them, they will thank God.

Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.