Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2770

Strong's G2770 · Greek

κερδαίνω

kerdaínō

Number
G2770
Language
Greek
Original word
κερδαίνω
Transliteration
kerdaínō
KJV occurrences
15 verses

Definition

to gain (literally or figuratively)

KJV: (get) gain, win

Root / derivation: from G2771 (κέρδος);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κερδαίνω across 15 verses.

gain9×
gained5×
may1×
they1×
win1×
won1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew5 verses
Mark1 verse
Luke1 verse
Acts1 verse
1 Corinthians4 verses
Philippians1 verse
James1 verse
1 Peter1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2770 (kerdaínō) mean?

to gain (literally or figuratively)

How many times does G2770 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2770 (κερδαίνω) appears in 15 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “gain.”

How is kerdaínō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2770 is rendered as “gain” (9×), “gained” (5×), “may” (1×), “they” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word κερδαίνω come from?

from G2771 (κέρδος);