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 timesAppears 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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