πολλαπλασίων (G4179) — Greek Lexicon

πολλαπλασίων

pollaplasíōn

G4179 adverb

SILEX Entry

Definition

Manifold, many times as much, much more – indicates a multiplication, often by a factor greater than two, of quantity or degree. Used to express the idea of receiving something manyfold beyond the original amount or expectation, especially in contexts of reward, compensation, or increase.

Semantic Range

manifold, many times as much, much more, multiplicatively increased, multiplied in quantity or degree

Root / Etymology

Formed from the adverb/adjective πολύς (“many, much”) and a comparative form related to πλάσιος or πλάσσω (meaning fold, times). The suffix -πλασίων is attached to roots in Greek to indicate multiplication or repetition. The formation is parallel to διπλάσιος ('twice as much'), τριπλάσιος ('three times as much'), etc.

Historical & Contextual Notes

The term πολλαπλασίων is rare in classical literature, with most attestations in Hellenistic Greek, particularly in the context of rewards or returns (as in Luke 18:30; cf. Matthew 19:29, where the notion is expressed differently). The grammatical form is comparative/superlative of multiplicity, functioning similarly to the English 'many times more.' It often appears in discussions of recompense, emphasizing an abundant or manifold return. In English translations, 'manifold more,' 'many times more,' or 'much more' are common, but may obscure the precise sense of plurality and multiplication inherent in the Greek term. The construction is morphologically similar to words indicating fold increase (διπλάσιος, τριπλάσιος), reflecting a Greek way of expressing quantitative multiplication rather than simple addition or abstract increase. There is no significant semantic drift between Septuagint, New Testament, and later Koine sources; usage remains focused on the idea of substantial multiplicative increase.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from πολύς and probably a derivative of πλέκω; manifold, i.e. (neuter as noun) very much more:--manifold more.

Root Family

πολλαπλασίων (pollaplasíōn) — multiply, increase by folds or times, make manifold

Root πλασ- to multiply, to increase by folds or times, to make manifold

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE	Surface	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2	Occurrences
`G4179-01`	πολλαπλασίονα	pollaplasiona	`ADV`	manifold more	many times more	many times more	1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 occurrence

SIDANCE	Reference	Word	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2
`G4179-01`	Luke 18:30	πολλαπλασίονα	pollaplasiona	`ADV`	manifold more	many times more	many times more

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