Lexicon porismos: Gain, Profit Original Word: πορισμός Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gain. From a derivative of poros (a way, i.e. Means); furnishing (procuring), i.e. (by implication) money-getting (acquisition) -- gain. HELPS Word-studies 4200 porismós (from poros, "a way, means") – properly, a specific way (route) that brings gain or profit. 4200 (porismós) is only used in 1 Tim 6:5,6. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom porizó (to procure) Definition a providing, a means of gain NASB Translation means of gain (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4200: πορισμόςπορισμός, πορισμοῦ, ὁ (πορίζω to cause a thing to get on well, to carry forward, to convey, to acquire; middle to bring about or procure for oneself, to gain; from πόρος (cf. πορεύω)); a. acquisition, gain (Wis. 13:19 Wis. 14:2; Polybius, Josephus, Plutarch). b. a source of gain: 1 Timothy 6:5f (Plutarch Cat. Maj. 25; (Test xii. Patr., test. Isa. § 4)). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for πορισμός, the concept of gain or profit can be related to several Hebrew terms, such as בֶּצַע (betsa, Strong's Hebrew 1215), which means "gain" or "profit," often with a negative connotation of unjust or dishonest gain. Another related term is יִתְרוֹן (yitron, Strong's Hebrew 3504), meaning "advantage" or "profit," used in Ecclesiastes to discuss the benefits or advantages of various pursuits in life. These Hebrew terms similarly explore themes of material gain and its implications in a moral and spiritual context. Usage: The word πορισμός is used in the New Testament to discuss the concept of gain, particularly in the context of material wealth and its relationship to godliness. It appears in the context of discussions about the motivations and behaviors of individuals, especially in relation to their faith and ethical conduct. Context: The term πορισμός is notably found in 1 Timothy 6:5-6, where the Apostle Paul addresses the issue of false teachers who view godliness as a means to financial gain. In this passage, Paul warns against those who are "depraved in mind and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain" (1 Timothy 6:5, BSB). He contrasts this misguided perspective with the assertion that "godliness with contentment is great gain" (1 Timothy 6:6, BSB). Here, πορισμός is used to highlight the erroneous belief that religious devotion can be exploited for personal profit. Paul emphasizes that true gain is found not in material wealth but in a life of godliness accompanied by contentment. This teaching serves as a caution against the dangers of greed and the pursuit of wealth, urging believers to focus on spiritual rather than material riches. Englishman's Concordance 1 Timothy 6:5 N-AMSGRK: ἀληθείας νομιζόντων πορισμὸν εἶναι τὴν NAS: that godliness is a means of gain. KJV: supposing that gain is INT: truth holding gain to be 1 Timothy 6:6 N-NMS Strong's Greek 4200 |
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