κλέπτω (kléptō) — Steal

Greek word study: κλέπτω (kléptō), Strong's G2813. to filch

GreekStrong's G2813
Quick definition
Greek word
κλέπτω (kléptō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to filch

Word study
Derivation: a primary verb;

KJV translation words: steal

Where this word appears

Strong's G2813 is tagged on 13 words in 11 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 6:19 and last appears in Ephesians 4:28.

How it is rendered in the text

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

shall you steal ×2steal ×2do you steal ×1he shall steal ×1he should steal ×1is stealing ×1may steal away ×1they stole ×1to steal ×1will you steal ×1you will steal ×1

Forms found in the text

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

κλέπτουσιν ×2κλέψεις ×2κλέψῃς ×2κλεπτέτω ×1κλέπτειν ×1κλέπτεις; ×1κλέπτων ×1κλέψωσιν ×1κλέψῃ ×1ἔκλεψαν ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×5Romans ×3Ephesians ×2Mark ×1Luke ×1John ×1

Verses (all 11)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G2572 καλύπτω (kalýptō), G2809 κλέμμα (klémma), G2812 κλέπτης (kléptēs), G2829 κλοπή (klopḗ).

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 kléptō (G2813) mean?

To filch.

How is G2813 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2813 as: steal.

How often does κλέπτω (kléptō) appear?

Strong's G2813 is tagged on 13 words in 11 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 6:19 and last appears in Ephesians 4:28.