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φειδομένως G5340
G5340 is the Greek word φειδομένως, transliterated pheidoménōs. The King James Version most often renders it sparingly.
What it means
abstemiously, i.e. stingily.
Where it comes from
adverb from participle of G5339 (φείδομαι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: sparingly.
Verses using φειδομένως
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
2 Corinthians 9:6 · KJV
But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5340 mean?
G5340 is the Greek word φειδομένως (pheidoménōs), meaning abstemiously, i.e. stingily.
How is G5340 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it sparingly (2 times).
How many times does G5340 appear in the Bible?
φειδομένως (pheidoménōs) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5340 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: adverb from participle of G5339 (φείδομαι).
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