ἅρπαξ (hárpax) — Extortion
Greek word study: ἅρπαξ (hárpax), Strong's G727. rapacious
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rapacious
KJV translation words: extortion, ravening
Strong's G727 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 7:15 and last appears in 1 Corinthians 6:10.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 5)
- Matthew 7:15 — ἅρπαγες — ravenous
- Luke 18:11 — ἅρπαγες — swindlers
- 1 Corinthians 5:10 — ἅρπαξιν — with swindlers
- 1 Corinthians 5:11 — ἅρπαξ — swindler
- 1 Corinthians 6:10 — ἅρπαγες — swindlers
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Named in this entry's derivation: G726 ἁρπάζω (harpázō).
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What does hárpax (G727) mean?
Rapacious.
How is G727 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G727 as: extortion, ravening.
How often does ἅρπαξ (hárpax) appear?
Strong's G727 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 7:15 and last appears in 1 Corinthians 6:10.
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