Strong's Concordance/Greek/G4124

Strong's G4124 · Greek

πλεονεξία

pleonexía

Number
G4124
Language
Greek
Original word
πλεονεξία
Transliteration
pleonexía
KJV occurrences
10 verses

Definition

avarice, i.e. (by implication) fraudulency, extortion

KJV: covetous(-ness) practices, greediness

Root / derivation: from G4123 (πλεονέκτης);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πλεονεξία across 10 verses.

covetousness8×
greediness1×
practices1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Mark1 verse
Luke1 verse
Romans1 verse
2 Corinthians1 verse
Ephesians2 verses
Colossians1 verse
1 Thessalonians1 verse
2 Peter2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G4124 (pleonexía) mean?

avarice, i.e. (by implication) fraudulency, extortion

How many times does G4124 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G4124 (πλεονεξία) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “covetousness.”

How is pleonexía translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G4124 is rendered as “covetousness” (8×), “greediness” (1×), “practices” (1×).

Where does the Greek word πλεονεξία come from?

from G4123 (πλεονέκτης);