Definition
θησαυρίζω
[in LXX for צָפַן, etc. ;]
to lay up, store up: of riches, James 5:3; id. with dative of person(s), Luke 12:21, 2 Corinthians 12:14; with accusative of thing(s), 1 Corinthians 16:2; θησαυροὺς ἑαυτῷ, Matthew 6:19-20; pass., 2 Peter 3:7; metaphorically, ὀργὴν ἑαντῷ, Romans 2:5 (cf. Proverbs 1:18, Pss. Psalm 9:9).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as θησαυρίζω:
- אוֹצָרo.tsar“treasure”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
8 total
- Matthew 6:19θησαυρίζετε · store upDo not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.
- Matthew 6:20θησαυρίζετε · store upBut store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.
- Luke 12:21θησαυρίζων · stores up treasureThis is how it will be for anyone who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich toward God.”
- Romans 2:5θησαυρίζεις · you are storing upBut because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed.
- 1 Corinthians 16:2θησαυρίζων · saving it upOn the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.
- 2 Corinthians 12:14θησαυρίζειν · to save upSee, I am ready to come to you a third time, and I will not be a burden, because I am not seeking your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.
- James 5:3Ἐθησαυρίσατε · You have hoarded treasureYour gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days.
- 2 Peter 3:7τεθησαυρισμένοι · reservedAnd by that same word, the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.