ἅρπαξ

harpaxrapaciousHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentAdjective5 occurrences3 books5 verses

Definition

ἅρπαξ, -αγος, ὁ, ἡ

(ἁρπάζω), [in LXX: Genesis 49:27 (טָרַף) * ;]

rapacious: Matthew 7:15, Luke 18:11; as subst., a swindler, an extortioner (MM, see word), 1 Corinthians 5:10-11; 6:10.

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

5 total
  1. Matthew 7:15ἅρπαγες · ravenous
    Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
  2. Luke 18:11ἅρπαγες · swindlers
    The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other men—swindlers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector.
  3. 1 Corinthians 5:10ἅρπαξιν · swindlers
    I 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.
  4. 1 Corinthians 5:11ἅρπαξ · a swindler
    But 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.
  5. 1 Corinthians 6:10ἅρπαγες · swindlers
    …nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.