Definition
ἀπο-στερέω, -ῶ
(στερέω, to rob), [in LXX: Exodus 21:10 (גָּרַע), Deuteronomy 24:14 (עָשַׁק), Malachi 3:5, Sir.4.1; 29:6-7; 31:21-22 * ;]
to defraud, deprive of, despoil (in cl. chiefly of the misappropriation of trust funds, Field, Notes, 33; cf. MM, see word): absol., Mark 10:19, 1 Corinthians 6:8; with accusative of person(s), 1 Corinthians 7:5. Mid., endure deprivation: 1 Corinthians 6:7 (WM, § 38, 3; but see Bl., § 54, 5; M, Pr., 162); pass., ἀπεστερημένοι, bereft of: 1 Timothy 6:5.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
6 total
- Mark 10:19ἀποστερήσῃς · cheat [others]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.’”
- 1 Corinthians 6:7ἀποστερεῖσθε · be cheatedThe very fact that you have lawsuits among you means that you are thoroughly defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?
- 1 Corinthians 6:8ἀποστερεῖτε · cheatInstead, you yourselves cheat and do wrong, even against your own brothers!
- 1 Corinthians 7:5ἀποστερεῖτε · depriveDo not deprive each other, except by mutual consent and for a time, so you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again, so that Satan will not tempt you through your lack of self-control.
- 1 Timothy 6:5ἀπεστερημένων · devoid…and constant friction between men of depraved mind who are devoid of the truth. These men regard godliness as a means of gain.
- James 5:4ἀφυστερημένος · you withheldLook, the wages you withheld from the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts.