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The meaning of καπηλεύω

Understanding kapēleúō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

corrupt. - to retail, i.e. (by implication) to adulterate (figuratively)

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καπηλεύω

Phonetickap-ale-yoo'-o
Transliterationkapēleúō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

corrupt. - to retail, i.e. (by implication) to adulterate (figuratively)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
2 Corinthians 2:17

For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.

Word: καπηλεύω (kapēleúō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
2 Corinthians
Book Distribution

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