Berean Strong's Lexicon kerdos: Gain, Profit Original Word: κέρδος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb κερδαίνω (kerdaino), meaning "to gain" or "to profit." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent in Strong's Concordance, similar concepts can be found in words like בֶּצַע (betsa, Strong's 1215), meaning "gain" or "profit," often with a negative connotation of unjust gain. Usage: In the New Testament, "kerdos" refers to material or spiritual gain. It is used to describe both financial profit and the spiritual advantage or benefit one might receive. The term often carries a connotation of something pursued or desired, whether in a positive or negative sense. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, commerce and trade were integral to daily life, and the concept of profit was well understood. The pursuit of gain was a common motivation in both business and personal endeavors. However, the New Testament often contrasts earthly gain with spiritual gain, emphasizing the eternal value of the latter. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2771 kérdos – gain (profit), acquired through "faith-trading." Accordingly, faith (4102 /pístis) and 2772 (kérma) are directly connected (Phil 1:21-25,3:7-9). See 2770 (kerdainō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition gain NASB Translation gain (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2771: κέρδοςκέρδος, κερδεος (κέρδους), τό, gain, advantage: Philippians 1:21 (with which cf. Aelian v. h. 4, 7 τοῖς κακοῖς οὐδέ τό ἀποθανεῖν κέρδος); Titus 1:11; plural Philippians 3:7. (From Homer down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gain, lucre. Of uncertain affinity; gain (pecuniary or genitive case) -- gain, lucre. Forms and Transliterations κερδη κέρδη κερδος κέρδος κερδους κέρδους κέρκον κέρκου κέρκων κερκώπων kerde kerdē kérde kérdē kerdos kérdos kerdous kérdousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Philippians 1:21 N-NNSGRK: τὸ ἀποθανεῖν κέρδος NAS: is Christ and to die is gain. KJV: and to die [is] gain. INT: to die gain Philippians 3:7 N-NNP Titus 1:11 N-GNS Strong's Greek 2771 |
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