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πλεονεκτέω

pleonekteōto exploitHow to read Greek
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Definition

πλεονεκτέω, -ῶ

(πλεονέκτης, which see), [in LXX: Habakkuk 2:9, Ezekiel 22:27 (בָּצַע), Judges 4:11 B* ;]

1. intrans., to have more, to have an advantage (cl., with genitive of person(s)).

2. Trans., in late writers (see M, Pr., 65), to over­reach, defraud: with accusative of person(s), 2 Corinthians 7:2; 12:17-18; ἐν τ. πράγματιι, 1 Thessalonians 4:6 (see M, Th., in l); pass., 2 Corinthians 2:11 (as also in cl.; see LS, see word).

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

5 total
  1. 2 Corinthians 2:11πλεονεκτηθῶμεν · should not outwit us
    …in order that Satan should not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.
  2. 2 Corinthians 7:2ἐπλεονεκτήσαμεν · we have exploited
    Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.
  3. 2 Corinthians 12:17ἐπλεονέκτησα · Did I exploit
    Did I exploit you by anyone I sent you?
  4. 2 Corinthians 12:18ἐπλεονέκτησεν · exploit
    I urged Titus to visit you, and I sent our brother with him. Did Titus exploit you in any way? Did we not walk in the same Spirit and follow in the same footsteps?
  5. 1 Thessalonians 4:6πλεονεκτεῖν · exploit
    …and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you.