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 times

Appears 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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