κέρδος

kerdos · /ker'-dos/

Number

G2771

Language

Greek

Original word

κέρδος

Transliteration

kerdos

Pronunciation

ker'-dos

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

of uncertain affinity; gain (pecuniary or genitive case):--gain, lucre.

KJV: gain, lucre

Root / derivation: of uncertain affinity

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

gain2×

lucre's1×

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

Philippians2 verses

For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.

Titus1 verse

Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake.

What does Strong's G2771 (kerdos) mean?

of uncertain affinity; gain (pecuniary or genitive case):--gain, lucre.

How many times does G2771 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2771 (κέρδος) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “gain.”

How is kerdos translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2771 is rendered as “gain” (2×), “lucre's” (1×).

Where does the Greek word κέρδος come from?

of uncertain affinity