Lexicon pleonexia: Greed, covetousness Original Word: πλεονεξία Strong's Exhaustive Concordance covetousness, greediness. From pleonektes; avarice, i.e. (by implication) fraudulency, extortion -- covetous(-ness) practices, greediness. see GREEK pleonektes HELPS Word-studies 4124 pleoneksía (a feminine noun derived from 4119 /pleíōn, "numerically more" and 2192 /éxō, "have") – properly, the desire for more (things), i.e. lusting for a greater number of temporal things that go beyond what God determines is eternally best (beyond His preferred-will, cf. 2307 /thélēma); covetousness (coveting). 4124 /pleoneksía (a feminine noun) points to a brand of covetousness, defined by the context. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pleonektés Definition advantage, covetousness NASB Translation covetousness (1), deeds of coveting (1), greed (7), greediness (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4124: πλεονεξίαπλεονεξία, πλεονεξίας, ἡ (πλεονέκτης, which see), greedy desire to have more, covetousness, avarice: Luke 12:15; Romans 1:29; Ephesians 4:19; Ephesians 5:3; Colossians 3:5; 1 Thessalonians 2:5; 2 Peter 2:3 (on the omission of the article in the last two passages, cf. Winer's Grammar, 120 (114)), 14; ὡς (Rec. ὥσπερ) πλεονεξίαν (as a matter of covetousness), i. e. a gift which betrays the giver's covetousness, 2 Corinthians 9:5 (here R. V. text extortion); plural various modes in which covetousness shows itself, covetings (cf. Winers Grammar, § 27, 3; Buttmann, 77 (67)), Mark 7:22. (In the same and various other senses by secular writings from Herodotus and Thucydides down.) (Trench, N. T. Synonyms, § xxiv., and (in partial correction) Lightfoot's Commentary on Colossians 3:5.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from πλεονέκτης (pleonektēs), meaning "one who desires more," which is a compound of πλέων (pleon), meaning "more," and ἔχω (echō), meaning "to have" or "to hold."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "pleonexia," the concept of covetousness is addressed in the Old Testament. Relevant Hebrew terms include: Usage: The word "pleonexia" is used in the New Testament to describe a sinful attitude of greed and covetousness. It is often listed among other vices that are contrary to Christian virtues and teachings. Context: • Biblical Context: In the New Testament, "pleonexia" is frequently condemned as a vice that is incompatible with the Christian life. It is often associated with idolatry, as the desire for material wealth can become a form of worship that replaces devotion to God. Forms and Transliterations πλεονεξια πλεονεξία πλεονεξίᾳ πλεονεξιαι πλεονεξίαι πλεονεξιαν πλεονεξίαν πλεονεξιας πλεονεξίας pleonexia pleonexía pleonexiai pleonexíai pleonexíāi pleonexian pleonexían pleonexias pleonexíasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 7:22 N-NFPGRK: πλεονεξίαι πονηρίαι δόλος NAS: deeds of coveting [and] wickedness, KJV: Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, INT: covetous desires wickednesses deceit Luke 12:15 N-GFS Romans 1:29 N-DFS 2 Corinthians 9:5 N-AFS Ephesians 4:19 N-DFS Ephesians 5:3 N-NFS Colossians 3:5 N-AFS 1 Thessalonians 2:5 N-GFS 2 Peter 2:3 N-DFS 2 Peter 2:14 N-GFS Strong's Greek 4124 |
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