Megalýnō — G3170

Definition

verb

to make (or declare) great, i.e. increase or (figuratively) extol

1. to make great, magnify (Vulg.magnifico)
2. to deem or declare great, i. e. to esteem highly, to extol, laud, celebrate

Usually translated as

magnify, enlarge, shew great

Origin

from G3173

• mégas (G3173)

Occurrences

Megalýnō occurs 8 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Luke (2), Acts (3), 2 Corinthians (1), Philippians (1)

• Matthew 23:5 — But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge (μεγαλύνουσιν) the borders of their garments,
• Luke 1:46 — And Mary said, My soul doth magnify (μεγαλύνει) the Lord,
• Luke 1:58 — And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy (ἐμεγάλυνεν) upon her; and they rejoiced with her.
• Acts 5:13 — And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified (ἐμεγάλυνεν) them.
• Acts 10:46 — For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify (μεγαλυνόντων) God. Then answered Peter,
• Acts 19:17 — And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified (ἐμεγαλύνετο).
• 2 Corinthians 10:15 — Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men’s labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged (μεγαλυνθῆναι) by you according to our rule abundantly,
• Philippians 1:20 — According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified (μεγαλυνθήσεται) in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.