Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κέρδος”
Understanding kérdos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of uncertain affinity gain, lucre. - gain (pecuniary or genitive case)
G2771
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κέρδος
Phoneticker'-dos
Transliterationkérdos
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of uncertain affinity gain, lucre. - gain (pecuniary or genitive case)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Philippians 1:21 | “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Word: κέρδος (kérdos) | |
| Philippians 3:7 | “But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.” Word: κέρδος (kérdos) | |
| Titus 1:11 | “Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre’s sake.” Word: κέρδος (kérdos) |