Berean Strong's Lexicon pleonektés: Covetous person, greedy person Original Word: πλεονέκτης Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word πλεονεκτέω (pleonekteō), meaning "to covet" or "to desire more." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of covetousness is חָמַד (chamad), which means "to desire" or "to covet." Usage: The term "pleonektés" refers to an individual who is characterized by an insatiable desire for more, often at the expense of others. It denotes a person who is not content with what they have and is driven by greed and covetousness. In the New Testament, this term is used to describe a moral failing that is contrary to the virtues of contentment and generosity. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the pursuit of wealth and material possessions was often seen as a sign of success and power. However, the early Christian community, influenced by Jewish teachings, viewed covetousness as a vice that led to moral corruption and social injustice. The teachings of Jesus and the apostles emphasized the dangers of greed and the importance of storing up treasures in heaven rather than on earth. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4123 pleonéktēs (a masculine noun derived from 4122 /pleonektéō, "to covet") – used of "a greedy, covetous, rapacious, person; a defrauder, trampling on the rights of others" (Souter). See 4124 (pleoneksia). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the cptv. of polus and echó Definition one desirous of having more NASB Translation covetous (3), covetous man (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4123: πλεονέκτηςπλεονέκτης, πλεονέκτου, ὁ (πλέον and ἔχω); 1. one eager to have more, especially what belongs to others ((Thucydides 1, 40, 1 (cf. Herodotus 7, 158)); Xenophon, mem. 1, 5, 3); 2. greedy of gain, covetous: 1 Corinthians 5:10, 11; 1 Corinthians 6:10; Ephesians 5:5; Sir. 14:9. From pleion and echo; holding (desiring) more, i.e. Eager for gain (avaricious, hence a defrauder) -- covetous. see GREEK pleion see GREEK echo Englishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 5:10 N-DMPGRK: ἢ τοῖς πλεονέκταις καὶ ἅρπαξιν NAS: or with the covetous and swindlers, KJV: or with the covetous, or INT: or with the covetous and swindlers 1 Corinthians 5:11 N-NMS 1 Corinthians 6:10 N-NMP Ephesians 5:5 N-NMS Strong's Greek 4123 |
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