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πλεονεκτέω G4122
G4122 is the Greek word πλεονεκτέω, transliterated pleonektéō. The King James Version most often renders it make a gain.
What it means
to be covetous, i.e. (by implication) to over-reach.
Where it comes from
from G4123 (πλεονέκτης).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: get an advantage, defraud, make a gain.
Verses using πλεονεκτέω
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
2 Corinthians 2:11 · KJV
Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
2 Corinthians 7:2 · KJV
Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.
2 Corinthians 12:17 · KJV
Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent unto you?
2 Corinthians 12:18 · KJV
I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps?
1 Thessalonians 4:6 · KJV
That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4122 mean?
G4122 is the Greek word πλεονεκτέω (pleonektéō), meaning to be covetous, i.e. (by implication) to over-reach.
How is G4122 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it make a gain (2 times), get an advantage of us (1 time), defrauded (1 time), did (1 time), defraud (1 time).
How many times does G4122 appear in the Bible?
πλεονεκτέω (pleonektéō) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4122 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4123 (πλεονέκτης).
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