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θησαυρίζω G2343

G2343 is the Greek word θησαυρίζω, transliterated thēsaurízō. The King James Version most often renders it lay up.

Word: θησαυρίζωTransliteration: thēsaurízōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 8 verses

What it means

to amass or reserve (literally or figuratively).

Where it comes from

from G2344 (θησαυρός).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 9 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

lay up 2×lay 1×up 1×layeth up treasure 1×treasurest up 1×store 1×heaped treasure together 1×kept in store 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: lay up (treasure), (keep) in store, (heap) treasure (together, up).

Verses using θησαυρίζω

All 8 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 6:19 · KJV

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Matthew 6:20 · KJV

But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

Luke 12:21 · KJV

So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

Romans 2:5 · KJV

But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;

1 Corinthians 16:2 · KJV

Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

2 Corinthians 12:14 · KJV

Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.

James 5:3 · KJV

Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days.

2 Peter 3:7 · KJV

But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2343 mean?

G2343 is the Greek word θησαυρίζω (thēsaurízō), meaning to amass or reserve (literally or figuratively).

How is G2343 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it lay up (2 times), lay (1 time), up (1 time), layeth up treasure (1 time), treasurest up (1 time), among others.

How many times does G2343 appear in the Bible?

θησαυρίζω (thēsaurízō) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2343 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2344 (θησαυρός).

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