### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Greek word **ploutízō**, represented by `{{G4148}}`, means to make wealthy, almost always in a figurative sense. It appears 4 times across 3 verses in the Bible, focusing on a type of spiritual enrichment that comes from God rather than material possessions.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
In its biblical applications, `{{G4148}}` describes a spiritual abundance given to believers. In [[1 Corinthians 1:5]], believers are said to be **enriched** by God in all utterance and knowledge. The word is also used to illustrate a key paradox of the Christian life in [[2 Corinthians 6:10]], where believers are described as being "as **poor**, yet making many **rich**." This enrichment is not for personal gain but is linked to generosity and worship, as believers are "Being **enriched** in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God" [[2 Corinthians 9:11]].
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words help clarify the nature of this spiritual wealth:
* `{{G3056}}` **lógos** (something said... word): Believers are **enriched** in "all utterance," or **lógos**, indicating that this wealth includes the ability to communicate divine truth [[1 Corinthians 1:5]].
* `{{G1108}}` **gnōsis** (knowing... knowledge): Paired with utterance, believers are also **enriched** in "all **knowledge**," emphasizing a deep, spiritual understanding as a component of this wealth [[1 Corinthians 1:5]].
* `{{G4434}}` **ptōchós** (a beggar... poor): This term is used in direct contrast to the spiritual richness believers possess, highlighting that one can be materially **poor** yet spiritually able to make others rich [[2 Corinthians 6:10]].
* `{{G572}}` **haplótēs** (singleness... bountifulness, liberal-ity): The state of being enriched leads directly to **bountifulness** or generosity, showing the intended outcome of receiving this spiritual wealth [[2 Corinthians 9:11]].
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{G4148}}` is significant, redefining the concept of wealth for a believer.
* **Spiritual vs. Material Wealth:** The word consistently points to a richness that is not of this world. It is a wealth of **lógos** (utterance) and **gnōsis** (knowledge) from God, which can exist even in the midst of being **ptōchós** (poor) ([[1 Corinthians 1:5]], [[2 Corinthians 6:10]]).
* **A Divine Gift:** This enrichment is not a human achievement but a gift received "by him" [[1 Corinthians 1:5]]. It is God who enriches the believer for His purposes.
* **Enrichment for Ministry:** The wealth given is meant to be shared. Believers are empowered to make "many rich" and to exhibit "all **bountifulness**," which ultimately results in **eucharistía** (thanksgiving) to God ([[2 Corinthians 6:10]], [[2 Corinthians 9:11]]).
### Summary
In summary, `{{G4148}}` **ploutízō** describes a profound spiritual enrichment that is a gift from God. It stands in contrast to worldly measures of wealth, consisting instead of spiritual resources like knowledge and the ability to speak God's truth. This divine endowment is not for personal status but to equip believers to enrich the lives of others, practice generosity, and inspire thanksgiving to God, perfectly capturing the paradox of being poor yet making many rich.
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