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πωλέω G4453

G4453 is the Greek word πωλέω, transliterated pōléō. The King James Version most often renders it sold.

Word: πωλέωTransliteration: pōléōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 20 verses

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.

sold 13×sell 6×are 2×selleth 1×thing sell 1×sold them 1×

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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