Greek Word Study · Strong’s G4124
πλεονεξία
pleonexia · “greediness”
Used 10 times across 8 books
Definition
πλεονεξία, -ας, ἡ
(πλεονέκτης), [in LXX for בֶּצַע ;]
the character and conduct of a πλεονέκτης.
1. advantage.
2. desire for advantage, grasping, aggression, cupidity, covetousness: Luk.12:15, Rom.1:29, 2Co.9:5, Eph.4:19 (see ICC, in l) Eph.5:3, Col.3:5, 1Th.2:5, 2Pe.2:3 2:14; pl. (see Bl., § 32, 6), Mrk.7:22.†
SYN.: φιλαργυρία, avarice (see Tr., Syn., § xxiv)
(πλεονέκτης), [in LXX for בֶּצַע ;]
the character and conduct of a πλεονέκτης.
1. advantage.
2. desire for advantage, grasping, aggression, cupidity, covetousness: Luk.12:15, Rom.1:29, 2Co.9:5, Eph.4:19 (see ICC, in l) Eph.5:3, Col.3:5, 1Th.2:5, 2Pe.2:3 2:14; pl. (see Bl., § 32, 6), Mrk.7:22.†
SYN.: φιλαργυρία, avarice (see Tr., Syn., § xxiv)
Where it appears
Mark1
Luke1
Romans1
2 Corinthians1
Ephesians2
Colossians1
1 Thessalonians1
2 Peter2
In the text
Mark 7:22Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:Luke 12:15And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.Romans 1:29Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,2 Corinthians 9:5Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness.Ephesians 4:19Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.Ephesians 5:3But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;Colossians 3:5Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:1 Thessalonians 2:5For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:2 Peter 2:3And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.2 Peter 2:14Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:
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