The meaning of “κλέπτης”
Understanding kléptēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
thief. - a stealer (literally or figuratively)
κλέπτης
thief. - a stealer (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 6:20 | “But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:” Word: κλέπτης (kléptēs) | |
| Luke 12:39 | “And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.” Word: κλέπτης (kléptēs) | |
| John 10:10 | “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” Word: κλέπτης (kléptēs) | |
| 1 Corinthians 6:10 | “Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.” Word: κλέπτης (kléptēs) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:4 | “But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.” Word: κλέπτης (kléptēs) |