Greek Word Study · Strong’s G727
ἅρπαξ
harpax · “rapacious”
Used 5 times across 3 books
Definition
ἅρπαξ, -αγος, ὁ, ἡ
(ἁρπάζω), [in LXX: Gen.49:27 (טָרַף) * ;]
rapacious: Mat.7:15, Luk.18:11; as subst., a swindler, an extortioner (MM, see word), 1Co.5:10-11 6:10.†
(ἁρπάζω), [in LXX: Gen.49:27 (טָרַף) * ;]
rapacious: Mat.7:15, Luk.18:11; as subst., a swindler, an extortioner (MM, see word), 1Co.5:10-11 6:10.†
Where it appears
Matthew1
Luke1
1 Corinthians3
In the text
Matthew 7:15Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.Luke 18:11The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.1 Corinthians 5:10Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world.1 Corinthians 5:11But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.1 Corinthians 6:10Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
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