νοσφίζομαι (nosphízomai) — Keep Back
Greek word study: νοσφίζομαι (nosphízomai), Strong's G3557. to sequestrate for oneself, i.e. embezzle
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to sequestrate for oneself, i.e. embezzle
KJV translation words: keep back, purloin
Strong's G3557 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 5:2 and last appears in Titus 2:10.
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Verses (all 3)
- Acts 5:2 — ἐνοσφίσατο — he kept back
- Acts 5:3 — νοσφίσασθαι — to keep back
- Titus 2:10 — νοσφιζομένους — pilfering
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What does nosphízomai (G3557) mean?
To sequestrate for oneself, i.e. embezzle.
How is G3557 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G3557 as: keep back, purloin.
How often does νοσφίζομαι (nosphízomai) appear?
Strong's G3557 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 5:2 and last appears in Titus 2:10.
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