Greek Word Study
The meaning of “νοσφίζομαι”
Understanding nosphízomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
middle voice from (apart or clandestinely) keep back, purloin. - to sequestrate for oneself, i.e. embezzle
G3557
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
νοσφίζομαι
Phoneticnos-fid'-zom-ahee
Transliterationnosphízomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
middle voice from (apart or clandestinely) keep back, purloin. - to sequestrate for oneself, i.e. embezzle
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 5:2 | “And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.” Word: νοσφίζομαι (nosphízomai) | |
| Acts 5:3 | “But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?” Word: νοσφίζομαι (nosphízomai) | |
| Titus 2:10 | “Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.” Word: νοσφίζομαι (nosphízomai) |