Strong's Greek · G4115

πλατύνω

platýnō

make broad, enlarge

Definition

to widen (literally or figuratively)

Derivation

from G4116 (πλατύς);

Appears 3 times in Scripture

2 Corinthians 6:11

We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians. Our hearts are open wide.

Matthew 23:5

All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.

2 Corinthians 6:13

As a fair exchange—I speak as to my children—open wide your hearts also.

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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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