κερδαίνω

kerdainōVerbG2770

to gain

From: from G2771 (κέρδος);

Short Definition

to gain (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

[in Sm.: * ;] to gain: with accusative; κόσμον,; absol., to make profit, get gain. Metaphorical, with accusative of thing(s), to save oneself from, avoid: (Field, Notes, 145); pass.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

16 times

Appears 16 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
6
1 Corinthians
4
1 Peter
1
Acts
1
James
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 9:19
  • 1 Corinthians 9:22
  • James 4:13
  • Matthew 18:15
  • Matthew 25:20

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