Greek Word Study
The meaning of “πορισμός”
Understanding porismós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
gain. - furnishing (procuring), i.e. (by implication) money-getting (acquisition)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
πορισμός
Phoneticpor-is-mos'
Transliterationporismós
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
gain. - furnishing (procuring), i.e. (by implication) money-getting (acquisition)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Timothy 6:5 | “Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.” Word: πορισμός (porismós) | |
| 1 Timothy 6:6 | “But godliness with contentment is great gain.” Word: πορισμός (porismós) |