The meaning of “ἅρπαξ”
Understanding hárpax reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
extortion, ravening. - rapacious
ἅρπαξ
extortion, ravening. - rapacious
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 7:15 | “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.” Word: ἅρπαξ (hárpax) | |
| Luke 18:11 | “The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.” Word: ἅρπαξ (hárpax) | |
| 1 Corinthians 5:10 | “Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world.” Word: ἅρπαξ (hárpax) | |
| 1 Corinthians 5:11 | “But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.” Word: ἅρπαξ (hárpax) | |
| 1 Corinthians 6:10 | “Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.” Word: ἅρπαξ (hárpax) |