Greek Word Study
The meaning of “αἰσχροκερδής”
Understanding aischrokerdḗs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
given to (greedy of) filthy lucre. - sordid
G146
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
αἰσχροκερδής
Phoneticahee-skhrok-er-dace'
Transliterationaischrokerdḗs
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
given to (greedy of) filthy lucre. - sordid
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Timothy 3:3 | “Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;” Word: αἰσχροκερδής (aischrokerdḗs) | |
| 1 Timothy 3:8 | “Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;” Word: αἰσχροκερδής (aischrokerdḗs) | |
| Titus 1:7 | “For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;” Word: αἰσχροκερδής (aischrokerdḗs) |