προσαναπληρόω
prosanaplēroō
to supply
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word προσαναπληρόω (prosanaplēroō) is a verb that means "to supply". This word is used only twice in the Bible, indicating its relatively limited scope of application. In the context of its definition, "to supply" suggests providing something that is needed or lacking. The significance of this word lies in its implication of fulfilling a need or deficiency. When used in a biblical context, it may refer to providing for someone's physical or spiritual needs. The fact that it is used sparingly in the Bible suggests that its meaning is likely to be nuanced and context-dependent, requiring careful consideration of the surrounding text to fully understand its application.
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Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
For this service of giving that you perform not only makes up for lack among the saints, but abounds also through much giving of thanks to God,
2 Corinthians 11:9When I was present with you and was in need, I wasn’t a burden on anyone, for the brothers, when they came from Macedonia, supplied the measure of my need. In everything I kept myself from being burdensome to you, and I will continue to do so.