πλατύνω

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πλατύνω

Greek transliteration

platynō

Simplified transliteration

platyno

Principal Parts

-, -, -, πεπλάτυμμαι, ἐπλατύνθην

Strong's number

4115

GK Number

4425

Frequency in New Testament

Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag

v-1c(2)

Gloss

to open wide, make wide

Definition

to make broad, widen, enlarge, Mt. 23:5; pass. met. of the heart, from the Hebrew, to be expanded with kindly and genial feelings, 2 Cor. 6:11, 13*

Matthew 23:5	They do all their deeds to be seen by others: they make (platynousin \| πλατύνουσιν \| pres act ind 3 pl) their phylacteries broad (platynousin \| πλατύνουσιν \| pres act ind 3 pl) and their tassels long,
2 Corinthians 6:11	We have opened our mouth freely to you, Corinthians; our heart has been opened wide (peplatyntai \| πεπλάτυνται \| perf pass ind 3 sg).
2 Corinthians 6:13	Now as a fair exchange — I speak as to children — open wide (platynthēte \| πλατύνθητε \| aor pass imperative 2 pl) your hearts to us also.

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