What does πλείων · οὗτος mean in the Bible?
πλείων · οὗτος is a Greek phrase meaning "more than these".
Greek · G4119, G3778
πλέον τούτων
More in quantity, number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion · this/he/she/it
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πλείωνG4119more in quantity, number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion
Pronunciationpleíōn
Comparative form emphasizing greater quantity, number, or degree than a contrasting alternative or standard.
Open lexicon entry →οὗτοςG3778this/he/she/it
Pronunciationhoûtos
Demonstrates proximity or immediacy; contrasts with ἐκεῖνος (that) as near versus distant.
Open lexicon entry →What does πλέον τούτων (pleon toutōn) mean in the Bible?
πλείων · οὗτος is a Greek phrase meaning "more than these".
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Evidence Summary
Greek phrase. more than these
Strong'sG4119, G3778
Lexical occurrences0 versesSource Gloss
more than these
Word Origins
πλέον τούτων is built from this root: