νοσφίζομαι

nosphízomai

Number

G3557

Language

Greek

Original word

νοσφίζομαι

Transliteration

nosphízomai

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

to sequestrate for oneself, i.e. embezzle

KJV: keep back, purloin

Root / derivation: middle voice from (apart or clandestinely);

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

back2×

purloining1×

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

Acts2 verses

And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?

Titus1 verse

Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.

What does Strong's G3557 (nosphízomai) mean?

to sequestrate for oneself, i.e. embezzle

How many times does G3557 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3557 (νοσφίζομαι) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “back.”

How is nosphízomai translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3557 is rendered as “back” (2×), “purloining” (1×).

Where does the Greek word νοσφίζομαι come from?

middle voice from (apart or clandestinely);