κερδαίνω (kerdaínō) — Gain

Greek word study: κερδαίνω (kerdaínō), Strong's G2770. to gain (literally or figuratively)

GreekStrong's G2770
Quick definition
Greek word
κερδαίνω (kerdaínō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to gain (literally or figuratively)

Word study
Derivation: from G2771 (κέρδος);

KJV translation words: (get) gain, win

Where this word appears

Strong's G2770 is tagged on 17 words in 16 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 16:26 and last appears in 1 Peter 3:1.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

I may win ×4I gained ×2I may gain ×2gained ×1having gained ×1he gained ×1he shall gain ×1they will be gained ×1to gain ×1to have incurred ×1will make a profit ×1you have gained ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

κερδήσω ×5ἐκέρδησα ×2ἐκέρδησεν ×2κερδάνω ×1κερδήσας ×1κερδήσομεν ×1κερδήσῃ ×1κερδῆσαι ×1κερδῆσαί ×1ἐκέρδησας ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×61 Corinthians ×5Mark ×1Luke ×1Acts ×1Philippians ×1James ×11 Peter ×1

Verses (all 16)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2771 κέρδος (kérdos).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does kerdaínō (G2770) mean?

To gain (literally or figuratively).

How is G2770 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2770 as: (get) gain, win.

How often does κερδαίνω (kerdaínō) appear?

Strong's G2770 is tagged on 17 words in 16 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 16:26 and last appears in 1 Peter 3:1.