πωλέω

pōleōVerbG4453

to sell

From: probably ultimately from (to be busy, to trade);

Short Definition

to barter (as a pedlar), i.e. to sell

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to exchange or barter.
2.to sell
37.Pass.
LXX Usage: chiefly for מָכַר

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

20 times

Appears 20 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
6
Matthew
5
Acts
3
John
2
Mark
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 10:25
  • John 2:14
  • Luke 17:28
  • Matthew 10:29
  • Matthew 25:9

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