αἰσχροκερδής

aischrokerdḗs

Number

G146

Language

Greek

Original word

αἰσχροκερδής

Transliteration

aischrokerdḗs

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

sordid

KJV: given to (greedy of) filthy lucre

Root / derivation: from G150 (αἰσχρός) and (gain);

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered αἰσχροκερδής across 3 verses.

lucre3×

3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

1 Timothy2 verses

Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;

Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

Titus1 verse

For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;

What does Strong's G146 (aischrokerdḗs) mean?

sordid

How many times does G146 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G146 (αἰσχροκερδής) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “lucre.”

How is aischrokerdḗs translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G146 is rendered as “lucre” (3×).

Where does the Greek word αἰσχροκερδής come from?

from G150 (αἰσχρός) and (gain);