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 times

Appears 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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