The meaning of “κερδαίνω”
Understanding kerdaínō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(get) gain, win. - to gain (literally or figuratively)
κερδαίνω
(get) gain, win. - to gain (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 25:17 | “And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.” Word: κερδαίνω (kerdaínō) | |
| Mark 8:36 | “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” Word: κερδαίνω (kerdaínō) | |
| Luke 9:25 | “For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?” Word: κερδαίνω (kerdaínō) | |
| Acts 27:21 | “But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.” Word: κερδαίνω (kerdaínō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 9:21 | “To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law.” Word: κερδαίνω (kerdaínō) |