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πλεονεξία -ας, ἡ

Word data

• Strongs: G41240

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• Instances in Scripture: 10

• All Scriptures cited: No

Etymology:

πλεονέκτης),

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• Antonyms for all senses

• Synonyms for all senses:

φιλαργυρία, avarice (v. Tr., Syn., § xxiv).

Senses

Glosses:

the character and conduct of a;

Explanation:

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Sense 1.0:

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advantage.

Sense 2.0:

Definition:

Citations:

desire for advantage, grasping, aggression, cupidity, covetousness: [Lk 12:15](Luk 12:15), [Ro 1:29](Rom 1:29), [II Co 9:5](2Co 9:5), [Eph 4:19](Eph 4:19) (v. ICC, in l) [Eph 5:3](Eph 5:3), [Col 3:5](Col 3:5), [I Th 2:5](1Th 2:5), [II Pe 2:3](2Pe 2:3) [2:14](2Pe 2:14); pl. (v. Bl., § 32, 6), [Mk 7:22](Mrk 7:22).†