Greek Word Study · Strong’s G4122
πλεονεκτέω
pleonekteō · “to exploit”
Used 5 times across 2 books
Definition
πλεονεκτέω, -ῶ
(πλεονέκτης, which see), [in LXX: Hab.2:9, Eze.22:27 (בָּצַע), Jdg.4:11 B* ;]
1. intrans., to have more, to have an advantage (cl., with genitive of person(s)).
2. Trans., in late writers (see M, Pr., 65), to overreach, defraud: with accusative of person(s), 2Co.7:2 12:17-18; ἐν τ. πράγματιι, 1Th.4:6 (see M, Th., in l); pass., 2Co.2:11 (as also in cl.; see LS, see word).†
(πλεονέκτης, which see), [in LXX: Hab.2:9, Eze.22:27 (בָּצַע), Jdg.4:11 B* ;]
1. intrans., to have more, to have an advantage (cl., with genitive of person(s)).
2. Trans., in late writers (see M, Pr., 65), to overreach, defraud: with accusative of person(s), 2Co.7:2 12:17-18; ἐν τ. πράγματιι, 1Th.4:6 (see M, Th., in l); pass., 2Co.2:11 (as also in cl.; see LS, see word).†
Where it appears
2 Corinthians4
1 Thessalonians1
In the text
2 Corinthians 2:11Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.2 Corinthians 7:2Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.2 Corinthians 12:17Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent unto you?2 Corinthians 12:18I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps?1 Thessalonians 4:6That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.
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