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πλεονεξία G4124
G4124 is the Greek word πλεονεξία, transliterated pleonexía. The King James Version most often renders it covetousness.
What it means
avarice, i.e. (by implication) fraudulency, extortion.
Where it comes from
from G4123 (πλεονέκτης).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 9 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: covetous(-ness) practices, greediness.
Verses using πλεονεξία
All 9 verses, quoted in full.
Mark 7:22 · KJV
Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:
Luke 12:15 · KJV
And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
Romans 1:29 · KJV
Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
2 Corinthians 9:5 · KJV
Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness.
Ephesians 5:3 · KJV
But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;
Colossians 3:5 · KJV
Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
1 Thessalonians 2:5 · KJV
For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
2 Peter 2:3 · KJV
And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.
2 Peter 2:14 · KJV
Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:
Common questions
What does Strong's G4124 mean?
G4124 is the Greek word πλεονεξία (pleonexía), meaning avarice, i.e. (by implication) fraudulency, extortion.
How is G4124 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it covetousness (8 times), covetous practices (1 time).
How many times does G4124 appear in the Bible?
πλεονεξία (pleonexía) is tagged in 9 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4124 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4123 (πλεονέκτης).
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