Lexicon kleptés: Thief Original Word: κλέπτης Strong's Exhaustive Concordance thief. From klepto; a stealer (literally or figuratively) -- thief. Compare leistes. see GREEK klepto see GREEK leistes HELPS Word-studies 2812 kléptēs – a thief who steals by stealth (in secret), rather than in the open with violence (WS, 591). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kleptó Definition a thief NASB Translation thief (12), thieves (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2812: κλέπτηςκλέπτης, κλέπτου, ὁ (κλέπτω) (from Homer down), the Sept. for גַּנָּב, a thief: Matthew 6:19; Matthew 24:43; Luke 12:33, 39; John 10:1, 10; 1 Corinthians 6:10; 1 Peter 4:15; an embezzler, pilferer, John 12:6; ἔρχεσθαι or ἥκειν ... ὡς κλέπτης ἐν νυκτί, equivalent to to come unexpectedly, 1 Thessalonians 5:2, 4; 2 Peter 3:10; Revelation 3:3; Revelation 16:15; the name is transferred to false teachers, who do not care to instruct men, but abuse their confidence for their own gain, John 10:8. (Synonym: see λῃστής, at the end.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb κλέπτω (kleptō), meaning "to steal."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of a thief in the Hebrew Bible is often represented by the word גַּנָּב (ganav), Strong's Hebrew 1590. This term similarly denotes one who steals or acts deceitfully, and it appears in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, emphasizing the moral and legal prohibitions against theft. Usage: The term κλέπτης is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who engage in theft or deceitful practices. It is often used metaphorically to describe those who act dishonestly or with malicious intent. Context: The Greek term κλέπτης appears in several New Testament passages, often highlighting the moral and ethical implications of theft and deceit. In John 10:1, Jesus uses the term to contrast the true shepherd with those who enter the sheepfold by illegitimate means: "Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever does not enter the sheepfold by the gate, but climbs in some other way, is a thief and a robber." Here, κλέπτης is used metaphorically to describe false leaders who exploit the flock. Forms and Transliterations κλεπται κλέπται κλέπτη κλέπτην κλεπτης κλέπτης κλέπτου κλεπτών kleptai kléptai kleptes kleptēs kléptes kléptēsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 6:19 N-NMPGRK: καὶ ὅπου κλέπται διορύσσουσιν καὶ NAS: and where thieves break KJV: and where thieves break through and INT: and where thieves break in and Matthew 6:20 N-NMP Matthew 24:43 N-NMS Luke 12:33 N-NMS Luke 12:39 N-NMS John 10:1 N-NMS John 10:8 N-NMP John 10:10 N-NMS John 12:6 N-NMS 1 Corinthians 6:10 N-NMP 1 Thessalonians 5:2 N-NMS 1 Thessalonians 5:4 N-AMP 1 Peter 4:15 N-NMS 2 Peter 3:10 N-NMS Revelation 3:3 N-NMS Revelation 16:15 N-NMS Strong's Greek 2812 |
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