κλέπτω

kleptōto stealHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentVerb13 occurrences6 books11 verses

Definition

κλέπτω

[in LXX for גָּנַב ;]

to steal: absol., Matthew 6:19-20; 19:18, Mark 10:19, Luke 18:20, John 10:10, Romans 2:21; 13:9, Ephesians 4:28; with accusative, Matthew 27:64; 28:13.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as κλέπτω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

13 total
  1. Matthew 6:19κλέπτουσιν · steal
    Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.
  2. Matthew 6:20κλέπτουσιν · [and] steal
    But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.
  3. Matthew 19:18κλέψεις · do not steal
    “Which ones?” the man asked. Jesus answered, “‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness,
  4. Matthew 27:64κλέψωσιν · [and] steal Him away
    So give the order that the tomb be secured until the third day. Otherwise, His disciples may come and steal Him away and tell the people He has risen from the dead. And this last deception would be worse than the first.”
  5. Matthew 28:13ἔκλεψαν · [and] stole
    …and instructed them: “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we were asleep.’
  6. Mark 10:19κλέψῃς · steal
    You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, do not cheat others, honor your father and mother.’”
  7. Luke 18:20κλέψῃς · do not steal
    You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not bear false witness, honor your father and mother.’”
  8. John 10:10κλέψῃ · steal
    The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness.
  9. Romans 2:21κλέπτειν · stealing; κλέπτεις · do you steal
    …you, then, who teach others, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal?
  10. Romans 13:9κλέψεις · Do not steal
    The commandments “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
  11. Ephesians 4:28κλέπτων · has been stealing; κλεπτέτω · must steal
    He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.