146. aischrokerdés

Lexicon

aischrokerdés: Greedy for dishonest gain

Original Word: αἰσχροκερδής
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: aischrokerdés
Pronunciation: ahee-skrok-er-DACE
Phonetic Spelling: (ahee-skhrok-er-dace')
Definition: Greedy for dishonest gain
Meaning: greedy, fond of base gain.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

greedy, given to filthy lucre.

From aischros and kerdos (gain); sordid -- given to (greedy of) filthy lucre.

see GREEK aischros

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from aischros and kerdos
Definition
greedy of base gain
NASB Translation
fond of sordid gain (2), sordid gain (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 146: αἰσχροκερδής

αἰσχροκερδής, (ές (αἰσχρός and κέρδος; cf. αἰσχροπαθής in Philo (de mere. meretr. § 4)), eager for base gain (greedy of filthy lucre): 1 Timothy 3:3 Rec., 8; Titus 1:7. (Herodotus 1, 187; Xenophon, Plato, others; (cf.turpilucricupidus, Plautus Trin. 1, 2, 63).)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from two Greek words: αἰσχρός (aischros), meaning "shameful" or "dishonorable," and κέρδος (kerdos), meaning "gain" or "profit."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for αἰσχροκερδής, the concept of dishonest gain is addressed in the Old Testament. Hebrew terms such as בֶּצַע (betsa, Strong's Hebrew 1215), meaning "unjust gain" or "profit," and עָשַׁק (ashaq, Strong's Hebrew 6231), meaning "to oppress" or "to defraud," convey similar ideas of unethical profit and greed. These terms reflect the biblical condemnation of dishonest practices and the call for righteousness and justice in financial dealings.

Usage: The word αἰσχροκερδής is used in the New Testament to describe individuals, particularly leaders or overseers, who are motivated by a desire for dishonest gain rather than genuine service or godly leadership.

Context: The term αἰσχροκερδής appears in the New Testament in the context of qualifications for church leaders. It is used to caution against appointing individuals who are driven by a desire for dishonest gain. This term is found in the Pastoral Epistles, specifically in 1 Timothy 3:8 and Titus 1:7, where it is listed among the disqualifying traits for deacons and overseers, respectively.

In 1 Timothy 3:8, the Apostle Paul instructs that deacons must not be "greedy for dishonest gain." This highlights the importance of integrity and ethical conduct in church leadership. Similarly, in Titus 1:7, overseers are admonished not to be "greedy for money," emphasizing that their motivation should be service to God and His people, rather than personal enrichment.

The use of αἰσχροκερδής underscores the biblical principle that leaders in the church should exemplify godly character and selflessness. The pursuit of material wealth through unethical means is contrary to the teachings of Christ, who emphasized serving others and storing up treasures in heaven rather than on earth.

Forms and Transliterations

αισχροκερδεις αισχροκερδείς αἰσχροκερδεῖς αισχροκερδη αισχροκερδή αἰσχροκερδῆ aischrokerde aischrokerdê aischrokerdē aischrokerdē̂ aischrokerdeis aischrokerdeîs

Englishman's Concordance

1 Timothy 3:8 Adj-AMP
GRK: προσέχοντας μὴ αἰσχροκερδεῖς
NAS: wine or fond of sordid gain,
KJV: wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
INT: given not greedy of dishonest gain

Titus 1:7 Adj-AMS
GRK: πλήκτην μὴ αἰσχροκερδῆ
NAS: not pugnacious, not fond of sordid gain,
KJV: striker, not given to filthy lucre;
INT: a striker not greedy of base gain

Strong's Greek 146
2 Occurrences

αἰσχροκερδῆ — 1 Occ.
αἰσχροκερδεῖς — 1 Occ.