Strong's G727 · Greek
ἅρπαξ
hárpax
Definition
rapacious
KJV: extortion, ravening
Root / derivation: from G726 (ἁρπάζω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἅρπαξ across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew1 verse
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 G727 (hárpax) mean?
rapacious
How many times does G727 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G727 (ἅρπαξ) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “extortioners.”
How is hárpax translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G727 is rendered as “extortioners” (3×), “extortioner” (1×), “ravening” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἅρπαξ come from?
from G726 (ἁρπάζω);