πλοῦτοςploûtos
wealth (as fulness), i.e. (literally) money, possessions, or (figuratively) abundance, richness, (specially), valuable bestowment
Greek (New Testament) · G4149
Meanings
riches, wealth: of external possessions, Matthew 13:22, Mark 4:19, Luke 8:14, 1 Timothy 6:17, James 5:2, Revelation 18:16; of moral and spiritual conceptions, Romans 2:4, Romans 9:23, Romans 11:12, Romans 11:33, 2 Corinthians 8:2, Ephesians 1:7, Ephesians 1:18, Ephesians 2:7, Ephesians 3:8, Ephesians 3:16, Philippians 4:19, Colossians 1:27, Colossians 2:2, Hebrews 11:26, Revelation 5:12.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 22 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 13:22 The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God’s word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced.
- Mark 4:19 but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life, the lure of wealth, and the desire for other things, so no fruit is produced.
- Luke 8:14 The seeds that fell among the thorns represent those who hear the message, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares and riches and pleasures of this life. And so they never grow into maturity.
- Romans 2:4 Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?
- Romans 9:23 He does this to make the riches of his glory shine even brighter on those to whom he shows mercy, who were prepared in advance for glory.
- Romans 11:12 Now if the Gentiles were enriched because the people of Israel turned down God’s offer of salvation, think how much greater a blessing the world will share when they finally accept it.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.