Berean Strong's Lexicon laat: Greed, covetousness, gluttony Original Word: לַעַט Word Origin: Derived from a root that is not used in the Hebrew Bible, possibly related to the idea of swallowing or devouring. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of greed is πλεονεξία (pleonexia), Strong's Greek 4124, which is used in the New Testament to describe covetousness or an insatiable desire for more. Usage: The Hebrew word "laat" is used to convey the concept of greed or an insatiable desire for more, often in the context of material possessions or food. It reflects a negative trait, highlighting a lack of self-control and an excessive craving that can lead to moral and spiritual corruption. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, as in many ancient cultures, greed was viewed as a vice that could disrupt community harmony and lead to social injustice. The Hebrew Scriptures often warn against greed, associating it with idolatry and a departure from trust in God. The agrarian and communal lifestyle of the Israelites emphasized sharing resources and caring for the needy, making greed a particularly destructive force. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to swallow (greedily) NASB Translation have a swallow (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [לָעַט] verb swallow (greedily) (Late Hebrew id., Hiph`il stuff cattle with food; Syriac  jaw; compare Arabic  speak confusedly, utter indistinct sounds); — only Hiph`il Imperative masculine singular suffix causat, הַלְעִיטֵנִי Genesis 25:30 (J) let me swallow, followed by מִן of thing. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance feed A primitive root; to swallow greedily; causatively, to feed -- feed. Forms and Transliterations הַלְעִיטֵ֤נִי הלעיטני hal‘îṭênî hal·‘î·ṭê·nî haliTeniLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 25:30 HEB: אֶֽל־ יַעֲקֹ֗ב הַלְעִיטֵ֤נִי נָא֙ מִן־ NAS: Please let me have a swallow of that red KJV: to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with INT: to Jacob have Please with 1 Occurrence |
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