πλεονέκτης (pleonéktēs) — Covetous
Greek word study: πλεονέκτης (pleonéktēs), Strong's G4123. holding (desiring) more, i.e. eager for gain (avaricious, hence a defrauder)
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holding (desiring) more, i.e. eager for gain (avaricious, hence a defrauder)
KJV translation words: covetous
Strong's G4123 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Corinthians 5:10 and last appears in Ephesians 5:5.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 4)
- 1 Corinthians 5:10 — πλεονέκταις — covetous
- 1 Corinthians 5:11 — πλεονέκτης — a coveter
- 1 Corinthians 6:10 — πλεονέκται — coveters
- Ephesians 5:5 — πλεονέκτης — covetous man
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G4119 πλείων (pleíōn), G2192 ἔχω (échō).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G4122 πλεονεκτέω (pleonektéō), G4124 πλεονεξία (pleonexía).
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What does pleonéktēs (G4123) mean?
Holding (desiring) more, i.e. eager for gain (avaricious, hence a defrauder).
How is G4123 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G4123 as: covetous.
How often does πλεονέκτης (pleonéktēs) appear?
Strong's G4123 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Corinthians 5:10 and last appears in Ephesians 5:5.
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