πλεονεκτέω
pleonekteōVerbG4122
to exploit
From: from G4123 (πλεονέκτης);
Short Definition
to be covetous, i.e. (by implication) to over-reach
Full Lexicon Entry
1.intrans., to have more, to have an advantage ).
2.Trans., in late writers (see M, Pr., 65), to overreach, defraud
LXX Usage: (בָּצַע), B*
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
5 timesAppears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
2 Corinthians
4
1 Thessalonians
1
Key Passages
- 1 Thessalonians 4:6
- 2 Corinthians 12:17
- 2 Corinthians 12:18
- 2 Corinthians 2:11
- 2 Corinthians 7:2
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