πλεονέκτης
pleonektēsNoun (Masculine)G4123
greedy
From: from G4119 (πλείων) and G2192 (ἔχω);
Short Definition
holding (desiring) more, i.e. eager for gain (avaricious, hence a defrauder)
Full Lexicon Entry
= ὁ *θέλων πλέον ἔχειν *(see MM, xx), one desirous of having more, covetous.
LXX Usage: *
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)
Morphology G:N-M
DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine
Occurrences
4 timesAppears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
1 Corinthians
3
Ephesians
1
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 5:10
- 1 Corinthians 5:11
- 1 Corinthians 6:10
- Ephesians 5:5
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