νοσφίζω

nosphizomai · /nos-fid'-zom-ahee/

Number

G3557

Language

Greek

Original word

νοσφίζω

Transliteration

nosphizomai

Pronunciation

nos-fid'-zom-ahee

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

middle voice from nosphi (apart or clandestinely); to sequestrate for oneself, i.e. embezzle:--keep back, purloin.

KJV: keep back, purloin

KJV usage breakdown

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

back2×

purloining1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Acts2 verses

Acts 5:2

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.

Acts 5:3

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? to lie to: or, to deceive

Titus1 verse

Titus 2:10

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

Topics that use this word

Ananias Communism Covetousness Hypocrites Judgments Land Peter Sapphira Commandments Death Holiness Holy Spirit

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3557 (nosphizomai) mean?

middle voice from nosphi (apart or clandestinely); to sequestrate for oneself, i.e. embezzle:--keep back, purloin.

How many times does G3557 appear in the Bible?

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

How is nosphizomai translated in the KJV?

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