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πωλέω G4453
G4453 is the Greek word πωλέω, transliterated pōléō. The King James Version most often renders it sold.
What it means
to barter (as a pedlar), i.e. to sell.
Where it comes from
probably ultimately from (to be busy, to trade).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 24 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: sell, whatever is sold.
Verses using πωλέω
All 20 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 10:29 · KJV
Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.
Matthew 13:44 · KJV
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
Matthew 19:21 · KJV
Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.
Matthew 21:12 · KJV
And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves,
Matthew 25:9 · KJV
But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
Mark 10:21 · KJV
Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
Mark 11:15 · KJV
And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves;
Luke 12:6 · KJV
Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?
Luke 12:33 · KJV
Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
Luke 17:28 · KJV
Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded;
Luke 18:22 · KJV
Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
Luke 19:45 · KJV
And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought;
Luke 22:36 · KJV
Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.
John 2:14 · KJV
And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:
John 2:16 · KJV
And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father’s house an house of merchandise.
Acts 4:34 · KJV
Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,
Acts 4:37 · KJV
Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
Acts 5:1 · KJV
But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,
1 Corinthians 10:25 · KJV
Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake:
Revelation 13:17 · KJV
And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4453 mean?
G4453 is the Greek word πωλέω (pōléō), meaning to barter (as a pedlar), i.e. to sell.
How is G4453 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it sold (13 times), sell (6 times), are (2 times), selleth (1 time), thing sell (1 time), among others.
How many times does G4453 appear in the Bible?
πωλέω (pōléō) is tagged in 20 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4453 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: probably ultimately from (to be busy, to trade).
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