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 timesAppears 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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