πλεονεξία

pleonexiaNoun (Feminine)G4124

greediness

From: from G4123 (πλεονέκτης);

Short Definition

avarice, i.e. (by implication) fraudulency, extortion

Full Lexicon Entry

the character and conduct of a πλεονέκτης.
1.advantage.
2.desire for advantage, grasping, aggression, cupidity, covetousness
Synonyms
φιλαργυρία, avarice (see Tr., Syn., § xxiv)
LXX Usage: for בֶּצַע

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

10 times

Appears 10 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Peter
2
Ephesians
2
1 Thessalonians
1
2 Corinthians
1
Colossians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:5
  • 2 Peter 2:3
  • Colossians 3:5
  • Ephesians 5:3
  • Mark 7:22

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