πωλέω (pōléō) — Sell

Greek word study: πωλέω (pōléō), Strong's G4453. to barter (as a pedlar), i.e. to sell

GreekStrong's G4453
Quick definition
Greek word
πωλέω (pōléō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

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

Word study
Derivation: probably ultimately from (to be busy, to trade);

KJV translation words: sell, whatever is sold

Where this word appears

Strong's G4453 is tagged on 22 words in 20 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 10:29 and last appears in Revelation 13:17.

How it is rendered in the text

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

selling ×8do sell ×4are being sold for ×1are sold ×1being sold ×1having sold it ×1he sells ×1he should sell ×1selling them ×1sold ×1they were selling ×1to sell ×1

Forms found in the text

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

πωλοῦντας ×5πωλούντων ×2πώλησον ×2πωλεῖ ×1πωλεῖται; ×1πωλησάτω ×1πωλοῦνται ×1πωλήσατε ×1πώλησόν ×1ἐπώλουν ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×6Luke ×6Mark ×3Acts ×3John ×21 Corinthians ×1Revelation ×1

Verses (all 20)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G4211 πορφυρόπωλις (porphyrópōlis).

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 pōléō (G4453) mean?

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

How is G4453 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4453 as: sell, whatever is sold.

How often does πωλέω (pōléō) appear?

Strong's G4453 is tagged on 22 words in 20 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 10:29 and last appears in Revelation 13:17.