πλεονέκτης
pleonektēsgreedyHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · masculine4 occurrences2 books4 verses
Definition
πλεονέκτης, -ου, ὁ
(πλέον, ἔχω), [in LXX: Sir.14.9 * ;]
= ὁ θέλων πλέον ἔχειν (see MM, xx),
one desirous of having more, covetous: 1 Corinthians 5:10-11; 6:10, Ephesians 5:5.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- 1 Corinthians 5:10πλεονέκταις · greedyI was not including the sexually immoral of this world, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world.
- 1 Corinthians 5:11πλεονέκτης · greedyBut now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat.
- 1 Corinthians 6:10πλεονέκται · the greedy…nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.
- Ephesians 5:5πλεονέκτης · greedy personFor of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.