Platýnō — G4115

Definition

verb

to widen (literally or figuratively)

1. to make broad, to enlarge

Usually translated as

make broad, enlarge

Origin

from G4116

• platýs (G4116)

Occurrences

Platýnō occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), 2 Corinthians (2)

• Matthew 23:5 — But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad (πλατύνουσιν) their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
• 2 Corinthians 6:11 — O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged (πεπλάτυνται).
• 2 Corinthians 6:13 — Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also enlarged (πλατύνθητε).