ΠΛΕΟΝΕΚΤΙ, πλεονεκτι
PLEONEKTI, pleonekti
Sounds Like: pleh-oh-NEK-tee
Translations: covetousness, greediness, avarice, a covetous desire, an advantage, a gain
From the root: ΠΛΕΟΝΕΚΤΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the sin of covetousness or greediness, an insatiable desire for more, especially for what belongs to others. It describes a disposition to acquire more, often at the expense of others, and can also refer to the act of taking advantage of someone for personal gain. It is a compound word derived from 'πλέον' (more) and 'ἔχω' (to have), literally meaning 'to have more'.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter
Strong’s number: G4124 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Epistle of Barnabas — 10:6
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΠΛΕΟΝΕΚΤΙΑ, appear in our texts.
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