ἀποστερέω

apostereōVerbG0650

to defraud

From: from G575 (ἀπό) and (to deprive);

Short Definition

to despoil

Full Lexicon Entry

to defraud, deprive of, despoil (in cl. chiefly of the misappropriation of trust funds, Field, Notes, 33; cf. MM, ): absol. Mid., endure deprivation: pass., ἀπεστερημένοι, bereft of.
LXX Usage: (גָּרַע), (עָשַׁק), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
3
1 Timothy
1
James
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 6:7
  • 1 Corinthians 6:8
  • 1 Corinthians 7:5
  • 1 Timothy 6:5
  • James 5:4

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