νοσφίζω

nosphizōVerbG3557

to embezzle

From: middle voice from (apart or clandestinely);

Short Definition

to sequestrate for oneself, i.e. embezzle

Full Lexicon Entry

1.in Hom., as depon., to turn away (from), abandon.
2.After Hom., in act., to set apart, remove. Mid., to set apart for oneself, peculate, purloin
LXX Usage: (לָקַח), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
2
Titus
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 5:2
  • Acts 5:3
  • Titus 2:10

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