ΑἸΣΧΡΟΚΕΡΔΕΙΣ, αἰσχροκερδεις
AISCHROKERDEIS, aischrokerdeis
Sounds Like: ahee-skhro-KER-dees
Translations: greedy for dishonest gain, greedy of base gain, sordidly greedy, covetous, a covetous person
From the root: ΑἸΣΧΡΟΚΕΡΔΗΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This is a compound adjective formed from two parts: αἰσχρός (aischros), meaning 'shameful' or 'base', and κέρδος (kerdos), meaning 'gain' or 'profit'. Therefore, it describes someone who is eager for shameful or dishonest gain. It is used to characterize individuals who pursue profit through morally reprehensible means, often implying a lack of integrity in financial matters.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine or Feminine
Strong’s number: G0095 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
- 1 Timothy — 3:8
From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΑἸΣΧΡΟΚΕΡΔΗΣ.
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- ΑἸΣΧΡΟΚΕΡΔΗ — greedy of base gain, dishonestly greedy, shamefully greedy, sordidly greedy
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