ΚΑΠΗΛΕΙΑΣ, καπηλειας
KAPĒLEIAS, kapēleias
Sounds Like: kah-pee-LI-as
Translations: of peddling, of huckstering, of corrupting, of adulterating, of trafficking, of merchandising
From the root: ΚΑΠΗΛΕΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the act of peddling, huckstering, or engaging in petty trade, often with the negative connotation of dishonest gain or corrupting something for profit. It implies a mercenary spirit, where one might adulterate or corrupt something for personal advantage, particularly in a spiritual or moral sense. It describes the practice of making a profit by selling goods, but often with the implication of deceit or exploitation.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Strong’s number: G2585 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Against Apion
- Book One — 12:61
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 3 — 12:276
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΚΑΠΗΛΕΙΑ, appear in our texts.
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