Strong's G4123 · Greek
πλεονέκτης
pleonéktēs
Definition
holding (desiring) more, i.e. eager for gain (avaricious, hence a defrauder)
KJV: covetous
Root / derivation: from G4119 (πλείων) and G2192 (ἔχω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πλεονέκτης across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Corinthians3 verses
Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world.
1 Corinthians 5:11But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.
1 Corinthians 6:10Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4123 (pleonéktēs) mean?
holding (desiring) more, i.e. eager for gain (avaricious, hence a defrauder)
How many times does G4123 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4123 (πλεονέκτης) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “covetous.”
How is pleonéktēs translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4123 is rendered as “covetous” (3×), “man” (1×).
Where does the Greek word πλεονέκτης come from?
from G4119 (πλείων) and G2192 (ἔχω);